Zhu Zhuqing

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Zhu Zhuqing (朱竹清)
Gender	Female
Martial Soul	Hell Spirit Cat
Affiliation	Hundred Treasures Pavilion
Occupation/Role	Lady of the Pavilion; manager of the Hundred Treasures Pavilion
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 7

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Soul Grand Master, Level 28	25	Cultivating at the Hundred Treasures Pavilion after traveling with Ye Guchen.
Breakthrough by one level	9	Her soul power rises after a period of safety and liberation in the Star Dou Great Forest.
Level 30	43	Consumes the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone; the herb nourishes her body, clears her meridians, and breaks her cultivation bottleneck.
Third Soul Ring absorbed; Level 37	44	Absorbs a nearly 3,000-year Ghost Leopard soul ring, gaining nine levels in combination with the immortal herb’s accumulated effects.
Third Soul Skill: Nether Ghost Slash	44	A speed- and attack-focused technique that leaves an afterimage while her true body moves silently to another position.

Background

Zhu Zhuqing fled through the Star Dou Great Forest while being ostensibly hunted by her elder sister Zhu Zhuyun and a group of stronger soul masters. Exhausted and nearly out of soul power, she mistook Ye Guchen for another pursuer and attacked him before realizing he had no intention of harming her. When surrounded, she accepted her own death but pleaded for Ye Guchen, an uninvolved stranger, to be spared. 7

Ye Guchen exposed the pursuit as a staged escort mission: Zhu Zhuyun had deliberately kept the pursuers from seriously injuring Zhu Zhuqing. Zhu Zhuyun then entrusted Zhu Zhuqing to Ye Guchen’s protection, explaining that the Star Luo royal family was heartless and telling her sister never to return until she was strong enough. 8

After leaving with Ye Guchen, Zhu Zhuqing received treatment for her injuries and traveled with him through the forest. Away from the rules and pressures that had governed her life, she experienced a sense of freedom that coincided with a soul-power breakthrough. 9

Appearance

Zhu Zhuqing is a young girl with a notably refined figure, pale skin, and long dark hair. Her Hell Spirit Cat martial soul gives her an inherently cold, shadowy temperament. Following the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone’s refinement, her skin gains a jade-like luster and her presence becomes more ethereal. 7 43 44

• Often wears fitted black clothing suited to mobility and combat. 7
• Later adopts sharp black business attire with dark-gold cloud-pattern embroidery and a jade belt while representing the Hundred Treasures Pavilion. 44
• Has cold, frost-like features that soften noticeably around Ye Guchen. 43 44

Personality

Initially, Zhu Zhuqing is resolute, guarded, and willing to sacrifice herself for an innocent bystander. Though she misunderstands Zhu Zhuyun’s actions at first, she is deeply moved upon learning that her sister’s apparent pursuit was intended to protect her. 7 8

She is easily flustered by intimate situations with Ye Guchen, yet steadily develops trust in him. Upon seeing Dai Mubai’s conduct in Suotuo City, she chooses to follow her own feelings rather than remain bound solely by her betrothal and fear of the Star Luo royal family. 11 14

Zhu Zhuqing learns quickly and approaches responsibility seriously. Though initially nervous about managing the Hundred Treasures Pavilion and speaking before Ning Fengzhi, she proves capable of mastering business concepts, overseeing operations, and maintaining composure under pressure. 28 36 45 49

Abilities & Skills

Hell Spirit Cat Martial Soul

Zhu Zhuqing possesses the Hell Spirit Cat martial soul, which grants her feline agility, claw-based offense, and a naturally cold, elusive fighting style. 43 44

• Her claws can manifest as sharp blades for close-range attacks. 7 44
• Her martial soul resonates naturally with the Ghost Leopard, making its soul ring particularly suitable for her. 43
• Her post-breakthrough aura becomes shadow-like and ethereal. 44

Nether Ghost Slash

Her third soul skill is obtained from the nearly 3,000-year Ghost Leopard soul ring. 44

• Combines high speed with destructive claw attacks.
• Leaves an afterimage while her actual body rapidly repositions.
• Allows silent movement over a short distance.
• Gives her attack power among the forefront of Soul Elders, according to Ye Guchen. 44

Physical Refinement

The ten-thousand-year Whale Rubber and Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone substantially improve Zhu Zhuqing’s physical foundation. 12 43

• Whale Rubber significantly strengthens her body after a difficult absorption process. 12
• Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone nourishes her tendons, bones, muscles, and meridians. 43
• The immortal herb provides a durable foundation for future cultivation rather than only increasing immediate soul power. 43

Business Management

Zhu Zhuqing becomes a key administrator of the Hundred Treasures Pavilion. 28 36

• Learns business concepts quickly after Ye Guchen explains the pavilion’s accounts and operations. 28
• Manages the pavilion during Ye Guchen’s absence and exceeds his expectations. 36
• Scouts locations, evaluates goods by popularity, and categorizes merchandise. 36
• Explains high-level offensive Soul Tools to Ning Fengzhi during negotiations. 45
• Organizes auction preparations and guest reception. 43 48

Equipment / Items

• Healing pill and external medicinal powder — Provided by Ye Guchen to treat her injuries without leaving scars. 8
• Ten-thousand-year Whale Rubber — Used to strengthen her physical body. 12
• Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone — Immortal herb that raises her soul power and refines her physique. 43
• Ghost Leopard soul ring — Nearly 3,000 years old; becomes her third soul ring and grants Nether Ghost Slash. 43 44

Relationships

• Ye Guchen — Protector, partner, and proprietor of the Hundred Treasures Pavilion. He accepts Zhu Zhuyun’s request to protect Zhu Zhuqing, supports her decision to break free of her betrothal, and entrusts her with managing the pavilion. Zhu Zhuqing accepts becoming the pavilion’s mistress and develops a close, affectionate relationship with him. 8 14 28 44
• Zhu Zhuyun — Elder sister. Their apparent conflict is revealed to be Zhu Zhuyun’s attempt to secretly protect Zhu Zhuqing from the Star Luo royal family’s struggles. 7 8
• Dai Mubai — Betrothed fiancé. Zhu Zhuqing is disgusted after witnessing his debauchery in Suotuo City; she intervenes to stop Ye Guchen from killing him after his defeat. 14
• Dugu Yan — Associate at the Hundred Treasures Pavilion’s auction. Dugu Yan assists Zhu Zhuqing in welcoming guests, though she is directed to Zhu Zhuqing for work assignments. 48
• Ning Fengzhi — Business counterpart. Zhu Zhuqing presents the pavilion’s Level 4 Handheld Soul Cannon and participates in cooperation negotiations with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. 44 45

Story Role / Major Arcs

Staged Hunt and Escape

Zhu Zhuqing’s flight through the Star Dou Great Forest brings her into contact with Ye Guchen. She learns that Zhu Zhuyun’s pursuit was a protective ruse and leaves with Ye Guchen under his protection. 7 8

Freedom in the Star Dou Great Forest

While recovering and traveling with Ye Guchen, Zhu Zhuqing begins to shed the constraints imposed by her family and betrothal. Her emotional release is accompanied by a soul-power breakthrough. 9

Separation from Dai Mubai

After witnessing Dai Mubai’s behavior, Zhu Zhuqing confides her betrothal to Ye Guchen and worries that staying with him will endanger him. Ye Guchen promises that he will someday bring her before the Star Luo Emperor to personally end the engagement. 14

Lady of the Hundred Treasures Pavilion

Ye Guchen appoints Zhu Zhuqing to oversee the Hundred Treasures Pavilion while he handles Dugu Bo’s detoxification. She accepts the role, rapidly learns management, and becomes central to the pavilion’s growth. 28 36

Third Soul Ring and Auction Preparations

Ye Guchen gives Zhu Zhuqing the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone and secures a Ghost Leopard for her third soul ring. She reaches Level 37, obtains Nether Ghost Slash, and helps organize the pavilion’s first major auction. 43 44

Reception and Negotiation

Zhu Zhuqing receives Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo as the pavilion’s lady, presents offensive Soul Tools in negotiations, and helps manage guests during the auction. She remains composed when Huyan Zhen challenges the pavilion’s seating arrangements. 44 45 48 49

Trivia

• Zhu Zhuyun initially tries to arrange Zhu Zhuqing’s marriage to Ye Guchen as part of her request for protection. 8
• Ye Guchen’s managers begin calling Zhu Zhuqing the “boss’s wife” before she formally accepts the position of mistress of the Hundred Treasures Pavilion. 28
• She is one of the few people able to make Ye Guchen prioritize breakfast and rest amid the pavilion’s auction preparations. 48