Zhu Zhuqing

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Zhu Zhuqing
Alias(es)	朱竹清
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Yang Jian's group; formerly a student of Shrek Academy
Occupation/Role	Soul Master; Yang Jian's companion and girlfriend
Status	Alive
First Appearance	48

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Level 27	48	Her Soul Power when Yang Jian first meets her at Shrek Academy; she seeks a means to grow strong enough to control her own fate.
Level 30	65	Her Soul Power reaches level 30 after practicing the Two-Nine Mysteries and receiving a ten-thousand-year left leg bone from Yang Jian; her physical strength doubles.
Level 35	68	Absorbs a roughly 3,000-year Ghost Shadow Cat soul ring as her third ring after taking the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone.
Level 41	145	Reaches level 41 after cultivating the Two-Nine Mysteries to its third level under Yang Jian's guidance.

Background

Zhu Zhuqing is from the Zhu Clan of the Star Luo Empire and was engaged to Dai Mubai, the empire's third prince. Her elder sister repeatedly sent people after her while she was still weak, while Dai Mubai fled to the Heaven Dou Empire and left her behind. Zhu Zhuqing pursued him to Shrek Academy, only to find that he ignored her and spent his time pursuing other women. 48 50

Her overriding goal is to gain enough strength to decide her own future and never again be hunted, bullied, or controlled by others. Yang Jian recognizes this desire and offers to help her grow stronger if she chooses to follow him. 50 51

After Yang Jian defeats Dai Mubai and drives back Flender and Zhao Wuji, Zhu Zhuqing chooses Yang Jian over her former fiancé. She leaves Shrek Academy at his side, declaring that she is willing to become his. 53

Appearance

Zhu Zhuqing is a cool, striking young woman with long black hair, deep black eyes, and refined features. She commonly wears fitted black clothing and maintains a reserved, composed bearing. 50 55

• Long black hair, often worn loose over her shoulders. 50 55
• Dark, tranquil eyes and an aloof expression. 50
• Frequently wears black, form-fitting attire. 50 55
• Later appears in a dress with her hair tied back by a ribbon. 77

Personality

Initially, Zhu Zhuqing is quiet, guarded, and intensely focused on becoming stronger. Her difficult history with the Zhu Clan and Dai Mubai leaves her unwilling to remain powerless or dependent on people who disregard her. 48 50

She is notably restrained around Yang Jian: she rarely presses him for answers, follows his instructions, and places deep trust in his judgment. Even when uncertain about his actions, she generally chooses to remain at his side after making her decision. 56 60 61

Yang Jian's support gradually makes her more assertive. After joining him, she openly rebukes and slaps Ning Rongrong for attempting to order and strike her—behavior sharply different from her withdrawn demeanor at Shrek Academy. 78

Zhu Zhuqing is deeply devoted to Yang Jian, though her attachment also makes her jealous and uneasy around other women close to him, including Hu Liena and Qian Renxue. 80 232 233

Abilities & Skills

Two-Nine Mysteries

Yang Jian created the Two-Nine Mysteries as a modified form of the Eight-Nine Mysteries and personally taught it to Zhu Zhuqing. 64

• Dramatically improves her physical constitution and combat ability. 65 81
• Doubles her physical strength within roughly ten days of practice. 65
• Allows her to endure a roughly 3,000-year third soul ring despite her concern that such a ring would exceed her limits. 68
• Reaches its third level by the time her Soul Power advances to level 41. 145

Close-Quarters Combat

Zhu Zhuqing's fighting style becomes fiercer and more decisive as her physical abilities improve. 81 145

• She can physically restrain Ning Rongrong's attempted strike and counterattack immediately. 78
• She occasionally spars with Yang Jian during their journey toward Heaven Dou City. 81
• Her combat strength remains far below Yang Jian's, but she is substantially stronger than when they first met. 81

Soul Ring Absorption

Yang Jian hunts a Ghost Shadow Cat for Zhu Zhuqing's third soul ring and assures her that her strengthened body can withstand it. 68

• Third soul ring: roughly 3,000-year Ghost Shadow Cat. 68
• Reaches level 35 after absorption. 68
• Her third soul skill is not identified in the available material.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Eight Spider Lances — External Soul Bone taken by Yang Jian from Tang San and gifted to Zhu Zhuqing. 58
• Ten-Thousand-Year Shadow Leopard Left Leg Bone — Soul bone recovered in Sunset Forest and given to Zhu Zhuqing by Yang Jian. 64 65
• Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone — Immortal herb given to her by Yang Jian; greatly increases her Soul Power before her third-ring absorption. 68
• Two-Nine Mysteries manual — Modified cultivation method personally given to her by Yang Jian. 64

Relationships

• Yang Jian — Her benefactor, cultivation mentor, and boyfriend. Zhu Zhuqing leaves Shrek Academy to follow him, receives cultivation resources and guidance from him, and later confesses her feelings. 53 64 68 77 145
• Dai Mubai — Former fiancé. He fled the Star Luo Empire and abandoned her; Zhu Zhuqing leaves him after choosing Yang Jian. 50 53
• Zhu Zhuyun — Elder sister. Zhu Zhuyun proposes crippling Zhu Zhuqing's cultivation and forcing her into an obedient political marriage. 175
• Zhu Lingtian — Father and patriarch of the Zhu Clan. He chooses to treat Zhu Zhuqing as though she were no longer his daughter because of her connection to Yang Jian. 175
• Ning Rongrong — Former Shrek classmate and later member of Yang Jian's household. Their relationship becomes openly hostile when Zhu Zhuqing refuses Ning Rongrong's orders and slaps her. 78
• Xiao Wu — Former Shrek classmate who later travels with Yang Jian's group. Zhu Zhuqing is troubled by Xiao Wu's treatment but does not intervene after choosing Yang Jian's side. 60
• Yang Jiao and Yang Chan — Yang Jian's younger siblings, who regard Zhu Zhuqing as their second sister-in-law. 230
• Qian Renxue — A potential romantic rival for Yang Jian's attention; Zhu Zhuqing becomes unsettled after overhearing Qian Renxue's intention to marry him. 232 233 234

Story Role / Major Arcs

Shrek Academy and Departure

At Shrek Academy, Zhu Zhuqing initially watches Yang Jian cautiously and realizes that his extraordinary strength may offer her a path out of her powerless position. After he reveals that he knows her identity and past, she accepts his offer to help her become stronger. 48 50 51

She decisively follows Yang Jian after witnessing him overwhelm Dai Mubai, Flender, and Zhao Wuji. This choice ends her connection to Dai Mubai and Shrek Academy. 53

Star Dou Forest

Zhu Zhuqing accompanies Yang Jian into Star Dou Forest, where she continues seeking his promised guidance. Yang Jian later gives her the Eight Spider Lances, strengthening both her resolve and loyalty toward him. 56 58

She witnesses Yang Jian's treatment of Xiao Wu and the death of Er Ming but chooses not to oppose him, believing that she has already chosen her side. 60 61

Two-Nine Mysteries and Soul-Bone Gifts

Yang Jian teaches Zhu Zhuqing the Two-Nine Mysteries in Sunset Forest and gives her a ten-thousand-year left leg bone. The technique rapidly improves her Soul Power, physical strength, and ability to bear stronger soul rings. 64 65

After receiving the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone, she absorbs a Ghost Shadow Cat soul ring as her third ring and advances to level 35. 68

Relationship with Yang Jian

After several hesitant nighttime visits, Zhu Zhuqing finally enters Yang Jian's room, embraces him, and confesses her feelings. They begin a romantic relationship and subsequently behave openly as a couple. 63 77

Yang Jian later introduces her to his family as his girlfriend. 135

Continued Cultivation

Zhu Zhuqing continues cultivating under Yang Jian's guidance, developing the Two-Nine Mysteries to its third level and reaching level 41. 145

She remains by Yang Jian's side throughout his later travels and operations, following his directions without hesitation and assisting with household matters when they are in Heaven Dou City. 119 151 214

Tension with Qian Renxue

Zhu Zhuqing overhears Qian Renxue's plan to marry Yang Jian and subsequently spends a sleepless night when Qian Renxue stays in his room. She later cautiously asks Yang Jian about his closeness with the emperor, receiving only a brief answer. 232 233 234

Notable Quotes

“I'm willing. To become yours!” 53

“This little kitty belongs to you alone.” 114