Zhu Zhuqing

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Zhu Zhuqing (朱竹清)
Alias(es)	Zhuqing; “Poor Little Kitten”
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Zhao Linchuan’s group
Occupation/Role	Agility-attack Soul Master
Status	Active
First Appearance	18

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Soul Power Level 26	61	Her recorded level before the rapid improvement brought by Zhao Linchuan’s support.
Level 36, three-ring Soul Elder	61	Her Soul Power rises by ten levels; she obtains a 4,000-year third soul ring.
Level 37	93	Advances after five days of cultivation and becomes proficient with the Earth-Shrinking Step.
Enhanced physical speed	112	After fusing two high-level leg Spirit Bones, her short-range movement nearly resembles teleportation and can rival an untransformed high-level agility-attack Soul Douluo’s speed.

Background / History

Zhu Zhuqing was born into the Zhu Family of the Star Luo Empire, whose daughters were bound to a longstanding political marriage tradition with the Dai imperial family. The family’s arrangement and its “only the strongest survive” rule left her engaged to Dai Mubai, who disappeared when she needed him most. She fled the empire to find him, crossing the Star Dou Forest while pursued as a wanted criminal. 18 19

During her escape, Zhuqing was badly wounded and exhausted while evading a group of pursuers. Zhao Linchuan and Xiao Wu intervened, drove her pursuers away, and restored some of her strength. Zhuqing accepted their protection and traveled with them toward Soto City. 18 20

In Soto City, she confronted the reality of Dai Mubai’s conduct. Zhao Linchuan arranged for Dai Mubai to formally release her from their engagement after defeating and coercing him into signing a promissory note. Zhuqing remained cold and detached toward Dai Mubai throughout the confrontation. 24 25 26

Initially believing herself to have no family support, Zhuqing offered herself to Zhao Linchuan in exchange for security, power, and freedom from being controlled by others. He later gave her the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone, cultivation resources, Spirit Bones, and support that greatly accelerated her growth. 47 48 61 108 109

Zhao Linchuan eventually revealed that Zhu Zhuyun, Zhuqing’s elder sister, had secretly protected her during her flight from Star Luo. This knowledge forced Zhuqing to reevaluate the “lucky escapes” that had allowed her to survive the forest. 107 108

After writing to Zhu Zhuyun, Zhuqing reunited with her sister. She urged Zhuyun to leave Star Luo and promised that she would one day gain enough strength to protect her and change the fate imposed on the Zhu Family’s daughters. 115 117 118

Appearance

Zhuqing is portrayed as a striking young woman with a cold, aloof beauty and a notably curvaceous figure. Her usual clothing includes a black bodysuit, while her Martial Soul Possession gives her distinctly feline traits. 18 19 84 117

• Black hair and a black bodysuit during her initial flight from Star Luo. 18
• Cold, sharp, and distant demeanor in appearance; her beauty is compared to ice on a winter cliff. 117
• Martial Soul Possession manifests black cat ears, a glossy black tail, and bright slit-pupiled eyes. 84
• Received a detailed wooden figurine depicting her Martial Soul Possession form. 87

Personality

Zhuqing initially presents herself as tense, guarded, and emotionally repressed. She endured the burden of the Star Luo marriage arrangement alone and continued searching for Dai Mubai despite his disappearance. 19

She is resilient under pressure, having fought through severe injuries and pursuit in the Star Dou Forest. Her desire for strength stems from a refusal to remain at the mercy of her family, the Dai Family, or the Star Luo Empire. 18 47

Although often quiet and reserved, Zhuqing can display dry humor and a playful side around Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong. She is also deeply loyal once she accepts others, showing gratitude toward Zhao Linchuan and determination to protect Zhu Zhuyun. 70 93 113 118

Abilities & Skills

Hell Spirit Cat Martial Soul

Zhuqing possesses the Hell Spirit Cat martial soul, inherited from the Zhu Family and central to its political alliance with the Dai imperial family. 117

• Allows Martial Soul Possession with cat ears, a tail, and altered feline eyes. 84
• Supports her role as an agility-attack Soul Master. 80
• The Zhu Family’s Hell Spirit Cat martial soul is valued by the Dai Family for marriage alliances and Martial Soul Fusion Skills. 117

Nether Hundred Claws

Zhuqing’s offensive claw technique overwhelms opponents through rapid, powerful strikes.

• Shredded Tang San’s back during their arena match. 102
• Forced Tang San to surrender in under thirty seconds. 102
• Benefits from her speed, arm strength, and explosive power as an agility-attack fighter. 80 102

Earth-Shrinking Step

A high-grade movement technique that Zhuqing mastered through cultivation and practice.

• By Level 37, she could use it with perfect ease. 93
• Further amplifies her already exceptional speed and agility. 93 112
• Combined with her leg Spirit Bones, makes her short-range movement nearly indistinguishable from teleportation. 112

Third Soul Ring

Zhuqing possesses a 4,000-year third soul ring.

• Obtained alongside her rise from Level 26 to Level 36. 61
• Its age gives her an unusually strong ring configuration for her peers. 61

Leg Spirit Bones

Zhuqing accepted and fused two Spirit Bones of at least 50,000 years in age to strengthen herself and eventually protect her sister. 108 109

• Greatly improve her overall physical capabilities rather than only her speed. 112
• Enhance her movement to a level comparable to a high-level agility-attack Soul Douluo without Martial Soul Avatar activation. 112
• Were intended to stabilize her future acquisition of a ten-thousand-year fourth spirit ring. 80 108

Equipment / Items

• Soul-Extinguishing Gun — Learned to use it under Zhao Linchuan’s guidance; she practiced shooting moving targets with Xiao Wu. 31
• Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone — A celestial herb given to her by Zhao Linchuan for refinement. 48
• Two high-level leg Spirit Bones — Spirit Bones of at least 50,000 years that she later fused with. 108 109
• Wooden figurine — A palm-sized carving of her Martial Soul Possession form made by Zhao Linchuan. 87

Relationships

• Zhao Linchuan — Rescuer, benefactor, and lover. He freed her from Dai Mubai’s engagement, supported her cultivation, and helped her understand Zhu Zhuyun’s sacrifices. 18 26 61 107 113
• Xiao Wu — Close companion and confidante. Xiao Wu supported Zhuqing after her rescue, helped her escape Dai Mubai’s engagement, and offered her own Spirit Bone to accelerate Zhuqing’s growth. 19 26 108 109
• Ning Rongrong — Companion and friend. The two train together, share playful exchanges, and Ning Rongrong helps Zhuqing write to her sister. 67 93 115
• Zhu Zhuyun — Elder sister. Zhuqing initially misunderstood her as cold and distant, then learned Zhuyun had secretly protected her during her escape from Star Luo. 107 108 117
• Dai Mubai — Former fiancé. His disappearance and later behavior shattered Zhuqing’s attachment to him; he formally relinquished their engagement after losing to Zhao Linchuan. 19 25 26

Story Role / Major Arcs

Flight from Star Luo

Zhuqing appears as a wounded fugitive fleeing pursuers through the Star Dou Forest. Zhao Linchuan and Xiao Wu rescue her, beginning her separation from the control of the Star Luo Empire. 18

Soto City and the Broken Engagement

She travels to Soto City to confront the truth about Dai Mubai. Following Zhao Linchuan’s victory over Dai, Zhuqing is released from their political engagement. 20 25 26

Rapid Cultivation

Through celestial herbs, intensive training, and Zhao Linchuan’s support, Zhuqing rises from Level 26 to Level 36 with a 4,000-year third soul ring, then advances to Level 37. 48 61 93

Spirit Bone Enhancement

After learning the truth of Zhu Zhuyun’s protection, Zhuqing accepts two powerful Spirit Bones and Immortal Herbs to build the strength needed to protect her sister and challenge the fate imposed on their family. 107 108 109 112

Reunion with Zhu Zhuyun

Zhuqing meets Zhu Zhuyun again and pleads with her to leave Star Luo. She commits herself to becoming strong enough to free her sister and future Zhu Family daughters from their assigned roles. 117 118

Trivia

• Zhuqing’s first recorded appearance shows her evading more than a dozen incoming soul-skill arrows despite severe injuries. 18
• She defeated Tang San so quickly that he surrendered within thirty seconds. 102
• Her speed after fusing her leg Spirit Bones was difficult for Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu to follow visually. 112
• She lost a wager with Zhao Linchuan by correctly predicting that Ning Rongrong’s diligence would last only three days; Ning Rongrong continued training for five days. 93 104