Zhu Zhuqing

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Zhu Zhuqing (朱竹清)
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Zhu Family of the Star Luo Empire; formerly pursued by agents acting under her family's orders 31 32
Occupation/Role	Soul Master; fugitive from the Zhu Family 30 32
Status	Alive; departed the Star Dou Great Forest to continue her own journey 34 35
First Appearance	Chapter 30

Background / History

Zhu Zhuqing fled from the Star Luo Empire into the Heaven Dou border region while being chased by black-clad Soul Masters. She was injured, low on Soul Power, and believed the pursuers had killed civilians who sheltered her during the chase. 30

While evading them near the Star Dou Great Forest, she narrowly avoided an injured twenty-thousand-year Blazing Flame Phoenix. The beast crashed into and killed several of her pursuers, allowing her a temporary escape. 30

Ye Feng and Shui Bing'er subsequently encountered Zhu Zhuqing and the surviving pursuers. When the pursuers identified her as a Zhu Family defector and tried to reclaim her, Ye Feng killed their Soul King leader and drove the rest away. 31

Zhu Zhuqing saw Ye Feng's Karma Fire increase his Soul Power after the killing and was compelled to swear on her martial soul never to disclose what she had witnessed. In return, Ye Feng allowed her to go free and offered to escort her out of the forest. 32

During the journey, Zhu Zhuqing witnessed Ye Feng absorb the Blazing Flame Phoenix's ten-thousand-year Soul Ring and receive a group-enhancing fourth Soul Skill. The disparity between Ye Feng's and Shui Bing'er's achievements caused her to reassess her own strength and resolve to improve. 32 33 34

At the forest's outskirts, she chose to continue toward her own destination rather than travel to Heaven Dou City. Ye Feng gave her a storage ring containing an unspecified item meant to help her grow stronger; she accepted it and vowed to repay him. 34 35

Appearance

Zhu Zhuqing is a young girl with long raven-black hair, a delicate but cold-looking face, and a curvaceous figure. During her flight from the Zhu Family, she wore tight black leather clothing and bore blood at the corner of her mouth from her injuries. 30

• Long black hair that whips behind her while moving. 30
• Dark eyes described as cold and wary. 33 34
• Tight black leather attire suited to rapid movement. 30
• Was severely injured and visibly exhausted during her first appearance. 30

Personality

Zhu Zhuqing is cautious, cold, and intensely self-reliant. When Ye Feng first confronted her, she remained defiant despite believing he might kill her, silently preparing either to flee or fight. 31 32

She is pragmatic when survival demands it: she accepted Ye Feng's terms, traveled with him while injured, and later accepted his parting gift. Her promises to repay both her rescue and the storage ring show that she takes debts of gratitude seriously. 32 34 35

After learning of Whale Rubber and seeing the strength of Ye Feng and Shui Bing'er, she became determined to seek greater power rather than remain discouraged by the difference between them. 34

Abilities & Skills

Hell Spirit Cat Martial Soul

Zhu Zhuqing possesses the Hell Spirit Cat martial soul. 30

• Displays exceptional agility and flexibility while evading danger. 30
• Executed an abrupt ninety-degree turn in mid-air to avoid the charging Blazing Flame Phoenix. 30
• Can move through the forest in rapid leaps. 35

Survival Instincts

Despite being injured and pursued, Zhu Zhuqing remained alert to threats and searched for opportunities to escape.

• Reacted instinctively to avoid a twenty-thousand-year soul beast's charge. 30
• Maintained enough caution to scrutinize Ye Feng's offer before agreeing to travel with him. 32
• Continued avoiding potential watchers after leaving Ye Feng's group. 35

Equipment / Items

• Storage ring — Given by Ye Feng at their parting; it contains an unspecified item intended to make her stronger. 35

Relationships

• Ye Feng — Rescuer and benefactor. He protected her from the Zhu Family's pursuers, escorted her out of the Star Dou Great Forest, explained the use and risks of Whale Rubber, and gave her a storage ring. Zhu Zhuqing swore not to reveal his secrets and promised to repay his kindness. 32 34 35
• Shui Bing'er — Temporary traveling companion. Shui Bing'er provided healing herbs, reassured Zhu Zhuqing about Ye Feng's character, and encouraged her to remain with them until reaching her destination. 32 34
• Zhu Family — Her family pursued her after she defected from the Star Luo Empire. Ye Feng later suspected that the pursuit may have been intended to force her along a controlled route rather than simply capture her. 31 32 35

Story Role / Major Arcs

Flight from the Zhu Family

Zhu Zhuqing enters the story while fleeing black-clad pursuers from the Star Luo Empire. Her evasion of the Blazing Flame Phoenix demonstrates her agility, but she is left dependent on chance and intervention to survive. 30

Encounter with Ye Feng

After witnessing Ye Feng kill the pursuers' Soul King leader, she becomes entangled in his secret concerning Karma Fire and its ability to gain power from karmic debt. She swears silence and accepts his protection out of the forest. 31 32

Resolve to Grow Stronger

Traveling with Ye Feng and Shui Bing'er exposes Zhu Zhuqing to abilities and cultivation achievements far beyond her expectations. Ye Feng's explanation of Whale Rubber gives her a concrete method to pursue a stronger physique and higher Soul Ring tolerance. 33 34

Departure

Zhu Zhuqing parts from Ye Feng and Shui Bing'er at the forest's outskirts, choosing to confront her own path independently. She leaves carrying Ye Feng's storage ring and the intention to repay him. 34 35

Notable Quotes

“If you're willing to tell me.” 34

“I will repay this kindness.” 35