Zhu Zhuqing

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Zhu Zhuqing (朱竹清)
Alias(es)	Little kitten
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Shrek Academy; Shrek team
Occupation/Role	Agility-type Soul Master; Shrek combatant
Martial Soul	Spirit Cat, evolved into the Nine Nether Profound Cat
Status	Active
First Appearance	19

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Spirit Cat → Nine Nether Profound Cat	66	Her Martial Soul evolves after taking Lin Chuan's Creation Pill.
Level 40	79	Has just broken through and begins seeking a fourth soul ring.
Level 42	161	Absorbs a ten-thousand-year Shadow Demon Tiger soul ring.
Post–Spirit Bone breakthrough	214	Breaks through a Soul Power bottleneck after absorbing a Spirit Bone and receiving Lin Chuan's help.

Background / History

Zhu Zhuqing was born into the Zhu Family of the Star Luo Empire and was engaged to Dai Mubai under the empire's brutal succession system. Dai Mubai and his elder brother Dai Weisi were forced to compete for the throne, while Zhu Zhuqing and her elder sister Zhu Zhuyun were bound to the same struggle. After Dai Mubai fled to Heaven Dou, she remained behind, living under constant danger from schemes, poison, and possible betrayal by her own guards. 224

She eventually escaped Star Luo and arrived in Soto City after evading her family's pursuit. Though she had money, she was inexperienced with ordinary life outside her home and did not understand local prices. 19

At a Soto City trading firm, Lin Chuan recognized that a vendor was trying to overcharge her for a map. He negotiated the price down, bought it for her, and warned her about con artists. His relaxed, non-predatory manner put her at ease, beginning her attachment to him. 20

Zhu Zhuqing joined Shrek Academy and soon learned of Dai Mubai's conduct at the Rose Hotel. Disillusioned, she distanced herself from him and ignored his attempts to regain her favor. 22 23 24

She later formally annulled her engagement with Dai Mubai, rejecting both him and the fate imposed by Star Luo. She declared that she would walk her own path rather than live as a prince's consort. 68

Appearance

Zhu Zhuqing is a tall, graceful young woman with an icy, glamorous aura. She usually wears tight black leather or fitted black combat clothing, reflecting both her reserved personality and agility-focused fighting style. 19 213

• Cold, clear, cat-like eyes; her Martial Soul is reflected in her feline bearing. 224
• Usually dressed in black, including black leather clothing and knee-high boots. 19 213
• Her figure is repeatedly described as notably developed despite her young age. 19
• Her expression is generally cold and aloof, though she blushes easily around Lin Chuan. 20 213

Personality

Zhu Zhuqing initially appears cold, proud, and difficult to approach. Her guardedness stems from a childhood spent in the Star Luo Empire's ruthless succession struggle, where she learned to remain vigilant even while eating or sleeping. 19 224

Despite this reserve, she is decisive and courageous. She escapes her family, severs her engagement, and chooses an independent future rather than accept a political fate. 68 224

She is intensely determined to become stronger, particularly as Lin Chuan's power grows and her family's threat remains in the background. His strength inspires both admiration and urgency in her cultivation. 65 79

In relationships, Zhu Zhuqing becomes direct and emotionally sincere once she accepts her feelings. She is protective of Lin Chuan, seeks his guidance, and openly accepts Dugu Yan as a sister rather than repeating the jealousy and infighting she witnessed in Star Luo. 107 214 223 224

Abilities & Skills

Nine Nether Profound Cat

Zhu Zhuqing's evolved Martial Soul specializes in speed, agility, shadow-based movement, and lethal close-range strikes. It evolved from her original Spirit Cat after she consumed a Creation Pill. 66

• Grants exceptional speed and stealth; she can vanish from opponents' sight rather than merely leave afterimages. 197
• Enhances her shadow attribute, making her especially effective at ambushes and flanking. 100
• Her evolved Martial Soul is considered no weaker than a top-tier Martial Soul. 197
• Its speed and mobility allowed her to weave precisely through Yu Tianxin's lightning attacks without being hit. 197

Hell Stab

A close-range claw attack used to strike vulnerable openings.

• Followed Lin Chuan's command to attack Zhao Wuji from three inches behind, leaving more than a dozen deep wounds across the Soul Saint's back. 22
• Used against Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun's Hell White Tiger fusion during Shrek's victory over Star Luo Academy. 191
• Lin Chuan later tailored the Direction-Shifting Instant Kill Footwork to complement this skill. 116

Nether Ghost Steps

A movement technique taught to Zhu Zhuqing by Lin Chuan.

• Uses light, shadow, and visual persistence to create deceptive movement effects. 100
• Designed to correct the linearity of her original movement style. 100
• Forms the basis for her ability to evade attacks with ghostlike precision. 197

Direction-Shifting Instant Kill Footwork

A variation of Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track created specifically for Zhu Zhuqing's Hell Stab. 116

• Focuses on changing direction while closing in for a killing strike.
• Was assigned to her for dedicated technical practice under Lin Chuan's supervision. 116

Spirit Bone

Zhu Zhuqing absorbs a Spirit Bone before challenging Lin Chuan to a sparring session. 213

• Significantly improves her confidence in her own progress. 213
• Its absorption is followed by a Soul Power bottleneck breakthrough. 214

Equipment / Items

• Creation Pill — Given by Lin Chuan; evolves her Spirit Cat into the Nine Nether Profound Cat. 65 66
• Ten-thousand-year Shadow Demon Tiger soul ring — Obtained after personally helping kill the soul beast; raises her to level 42. 161
• Spirit Bone — Absorbed before her spar with Lin Chuan, contributing to her subsequent breakthrough. 213 214
• Map of Soto City — Bought for her by Lin Chuan after he exposed a vendor's overpricing. 20

Relationships

• Lin Chuan — Benefactor, mentor, and romantic partner. He first helps her in Soto City, guides her cultivation, supports her after she breaks from Star Luo, and later becomes the person she chooses to stay beside. 20 68 100 214
• Dai Mubai — Former fiancé. Zhu Zhuqing becomes disillusioned by his womanizing and formally dissolves their engagement, refusing the Star Luo fate that bound them. 22 24 68 74
• Dugu Yan — Romantic rival turned sworn sister-like partner. Zhu Zhuqing reassures Dugu Yan that they can both remain with Lin Chuan and rejects jealousy as destructive. 223 224 225
• Ning Rongrong — Shrek teammate and rival for Lin Chuan's affection. Their competition causes jealousy and tension, but Ning Rongrong later treats Zhu Zhuqing with sisterly acceptance. 69 90 175 214
• Xiao Wu — Shrek teammate who frequently teases Zhu Zhuqing over Lin Chuan; later accepts her relationship with him. 69 70 214
• Zhu Zhuyun — Elder sister and former rival in the Zhu Family's succession struggle. Zhu Zhuyun envies Zhu Zhuqing for escaping their family's control and finding her own path. 187 192 224
• Tang San — Shrek teammate. Zhu Zhuqing works with him in battle and acts as Lin Chuan's messenger when delivering pills to Tang San. 22 74
• Dugu Bo — Dugu Yan's grandfather. He brings Zhu Zhuqing to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well in hopes that she and Dugu Yan can build a good relationship. 223

Story Role / Major Arcs

Arrival in Soto City and Shrek enrollment

After escaping Star Luo, Zhu Zhuqing arrives in Soto City and meets Lin Chuan when he helps her avoid being swindled. She then enters Shrek Academy, learns of Dai Mubai's behavior, and rejects his attempts to approach her. 19 20 22 24

Zhao Wuji assessment

Zhu Zhuqing joins Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Ning Rongrong against Zhao Wuji. Acting on Lin Chuan's instruction, she ambushes Zhao Wuji from behind and inflicts serious wounds. 22

Martial Soul evolution and independence

Lin Chuan gives Zhu Zhuqing a Creation Pill, evolving her Spirit Cat into the Nine Nether Profound Cat. Soon afterward, she permanently ends her engagement to Dai Mubai and commits to living for herself. 65 66 68

Training under Lin Chuan

Lin Chuan refines her combat style by teaching her to use shadows and deception rather than relying on straight-line speed. He provides the Nether Ghost Steps and the Direction-Shifting Instant Kill Footwork. 100 116

Fourth soul ring hunt

Zhu Zhuqing kills a ten-thousand-year Shadow Demon Tiger with her allies' support and absorbs its soul ring, reaching level 42. 161

Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament

She demonstrates her evolved speed and stealth against Yu Tianxin, defeating him in three moves without allowing him to touch her. Despite the decisive victory, she concedes to return the advantage to Thunder Academy. 197

During Shrek's match against Star Luo Academy, she participates in breaking the Hell White Tiger's defense and then publicly throws herself into Lin Chuan's arms after the victory. 191 192

Relationship with Lin Chuan

Zhu Zhuqing repeatedly struggles to express her feelings amid competition from the other girls, eventually confessing her love and secretly kissing Lin Chuan. 68 171 174

After absorbing a Spirit Bone, she challenges Lin Chuan to show her growth. Their encounter leads to a Soul Power breakthrough and deepens her emotional dependence on him; Lin Chuan postpones his departure for five days to help her adjust. 213 214

Reconciliation with Dugu Yan

At the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Zhu Zhuqing accepts Dugu Yan's relationship with Lin Chuan. She explains that her Star Luo upbringing taught her the ugliness of fighting for exclusive favor, and that having a place in Lin Chuan's heart is enough for her. The two become sisters and partners. 223 224 225

Search for Lin Chuan

When Lin Chuan disappears into Slaughter City, Zhu Zhuqing joins Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, Dugu Yan, and Ye Lingling in setting out to find him despite the danger. 245 258

Notable Quotes

“I do not accept that kind of fate. From now on, I will walk my own path. I will not be a prince's consort; I will only be Zhuqing.” 68

“Why would I blame you? I like Brother Lin Chuan, and I know you like him too.” 223

“As long as I have a place in his heart, that is enough.” 224

Trivia

• Lin Chuan calls Zhu Zhuqing “little kitten,” apparently recognizing the nature of her Martial Soul during their first meeting. 20
• She initially hides in Lin Chuan's wardrobe after confessing to him, falling asleep there while Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu visit. 68 70
• Her usually reserved demeanor conceals a competitive streak; she secretly kisses Lin Chuan while he sleeps so that she will not be outdone by the other girls. 171
• Zhu Zhuyun considers Zhu Zhuqing's escape from Star Luo and freedom from the Dai-Zhu arrangement a life she deeply envies. 187 192