Zhu Zhuqing

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Zhu Zhuqing (朱竹清)
Alias(es)	“Little kitty” 21; Hell Spirit Cat (Soul Arena alias) 124
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Qin Jiuxiao's group; trained with the Shrek Academy students 64 77; holds an Elder Token from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect 116
Occupation/Role	Agility-attack system battle soul master
Status	Active; accompanied Qin Jiuxiao's group to Heaven Dou Royal Academy 145 159
First Appearance	Chapter 2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Level 27 Soul Grandmaster	2	Fled the Star Luo Empire while injured; was defeated unconscious by Qin Jiuxiao in a single punch.
Level 29	45	Her soul power rose considerably after being tempered by Qin Jiuxiao's Precious Blood.
Level 30, awaiting third ring	65, 77	Reached level 30 during Qin Jiuxiao's training; displayed two yellow Soul Rings before obtaining her third.
Level 34, three-ring Soul Elder	89, 92	Absorbed a ~12,000-year Shadow Blade Mantis Soul Ring as her third ring, then reported reaching level 34.
Level 35, three-ring Soul Elder	121	Qin Jiuxiao confirmed her cultivation level after returning from the Star Dou Forest.
Further Blood Contract advancement	142	Advanced by one Soul Power level when Qin Jiuxiao broke through; her exact level at that moment was not stated.
Immortal-herb cultivation	162	Began absorbing the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone, intended to improve her physique, defense, and speed; the resulting level was not stated.

Background

Zhu Zhuqing is a member of the Star Luo Empire's Zhu Family and was formerly engaged to Dai Mubai under the Zhu and Dai families' arranged-marriage system. She fled to Suotuo City in search of him while being pursued by assassins connected to the Star Luo succession conflict. Her elder sister, Zhu Zhuyun, publicly led the pursuit but privately intended for Zhu Zhuqing to escape rather than be killed. 2 3

While badly injured in Star Dou Forest, Zhu Zhuqing attacked Qin Jiuxiao from concealment and was knocked unconscious by one punch. Wu Rong healed her wounds at Qin Jiuxiao's order. Though Qin offered her a place as his maid, she refused to sell herself and insisted she would repay his help by other means. She nevertheless accepted his Qin-family token and access to his suite at the Rose Hotel. 2 3 5

Witnessing Qin Jiuxiao's thousand-year first Soul Ring and his effortless victory over the Gale Wolves changed her view of him. She became increasingly curious about his strength and motives, while Zhu Zhuyun encouraged her to abandon Dai Mubai and choose her own future. 6 7

During Qin Jiuxiao's later absence, Zhu Zhuqing and Zhu Zhuyun received Elder Tokens from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. The tokens give them elder-level standing and a place to settle outside the Star Luo Empire. 116

Appearance

Zhu Zhuqing is a young woman with an exquisite face, delicate brows, and a notably athletic yet curvaceous build. When first found in Star Dou Forest, she wore a fitted black leather outfit that was bloodstained and damaged from her flight. 2

• Long, straight legs and a slender waist. 2
• Usually associated with dark, cat-like martial soul imagery.
• Her fighting style emphasizes speed, stealth, afterimages, and claw attacks. 71 78
• At the Suotuo City Soul Arena, she wore close-fitting black combat attire and tied her long black hair in a high ponytail. 129

Personality

Initially guarded and distrustful, Zhu Zhuqing acts quickly when threatened; her immediate retreat after waking in Qin Jiuxiao's camp reflects survival instincts developed during her escape from Star Luo. She values personal principles and initially rejects Qin Jiuxiao's proposal that she become his maid despite owing him her life. 5

She is courageous and sharper than others initially assume. When Dai Mubai threatens her family, she counters by reminding him that Dai Weisi would kill him if his location were exposed. She formally ends their engagement, rejects the Zhu Family's imposed role, and declares that she will live as Zhu Zhuqing of Douluo Continent rather than be controlled by Star Luo custom. 20

After Qin Jiuxiao protects her from Dai Mubai, Zhu Zhuqing becomes openly attached to him. She remains more reserved than Zhu Zhuyun, but is determined to strengthen herself, trusts Qin's decisions, and is willing to take dangerous opportunities such as absorbing a ten-thousand-year third Soul Ring. 26 89 92

Her confidence becomes particularly evident when Dai Mubai tries to reclaim her during Qin Jiuxiao's absence: she rejects him with force and is prepared to kill him after he insults Qin. In the Soul Arena, she remains composed against the higher-level Yu Tianheng, deliberately concealing her resistance to lightning until she can turn his strategy against him. 116 117 128 130

Abilities & Skills

Hell Spirit Cat Martial Soul

Zhu Zhuqing possesses the Hell Spirit Cat martial soul and specializes in agility-based close combat. 50

• Uses sharp cat claws in battle. 56
• Excels at high-speed movement, concealment, ambushes, and rapid strikes. 74 89
• Her martial soul resonates with Qin Jiuxiao's Qilin power and with Zhu Zhuyun's matching martial soul. 28 29
• Tempering under Qin Jiuxiao's Heavenly Punishment Lightning made Yu Tianheng's ordinary lightning ineffective against her. 130

Netherworld Hundred Claws

Her second Soul Skill produces a dense barrage of claw strikes.

• Used alongside Zhu Zhuyun to overwhelm Ye Zhiqiu's Black Tortoise defenses. 78
• Benefits from her agility-focused physique and coordinated attacks with her sister. 78
• Used from Yu Tianheng's flank to wound his arms and shoulders during their Soul Arena match. 130

Nether Seven Kills

Zhu Zhuqing gained Nether Seven Kills from her ten-thousand-year Shadow Blade Mantis Soul Ring. 89 91

• Nether Shadow Stealth — allows her to merge into darkness; opponents need spiritual power more than two major ranks above hers to detect her. 91
• Seven Kills Claw — launches an enemy into the air, follows with seven rapid slashes, then triggers the accumulated strikes upon landing. 91
• Can severely injure an opponent one major rank above her if the full sequence lands. 91
• Shattered Dai Mubai's White Tiger Body-Protecting Barrier and left him near death. She later used the skill to charge through Yu Tianheng's lightning and defeat him. 117 130

Shadow Blade Mantis External Soul Bone

Zhu Zhuqing absorbed an External Soul Bone recovered from a Shadow Blade Mantis. 89 91

• Can extend or retract dark-silver bone claws from her fingers. 91
• Grants Blood Rage, which substantially increases attack power. 91
• Blood Rage can absorb an enemy's blood after a kill to replenish her soul power; its attack enhancement rises with additional kills. 91
• Can project a powerful phantom-claw attack. One such strike shredded Dai Mubai's roses and carved a deep crack into the ground. 117

Improved Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track

Qin Jiuxiao trained Zhu Zhuqing in an improved Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track movement technique. 64 71

• She can create five afterimages during a short full-speed burst. 71
• Lets her evade attacks as though moving like a ghost, complementing her stealth and claw-based offense. 78
• Used it to evade Yu Tianheng's opening attacks and move behind him for a Hell Stab. 129

Nine-Nether Ink Qilin

Zhu Zhuqing can combine her martial soul with Qin Jiuxiao and Zhu Zhuyun to form the Nine-Nether Ink Qilin Martial Soul Fusion Skill. 29

• The fusion manifests as a winged Qilin bearing purplish-black markings. 29
• Its Qilin Heaven-Shaking Stride shattered Zi Ji's initial shield; Zi Ji assessed the fusion's attack power as no weaker than that of most Soul Douluos. 29
• Qin Jiuxiao can isolate Qilin power and lend it to Zhu Zhuqing and Zhu Zhuyun, allowing the sisters to perform a reduced version without him. 50
• Before entering the depths of Star Dou Forest, Qin left enough Qilin power for the sisters to use the fusion skill three times in his absence. 80

Blood Contract and Cultivation Resources

• Her Blood Contract with Qin Jiuxiao allows his breakthroughs to increase her Soul Power; she advanced by one level when he broke through. 142
• Qin gave her the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone immortal herb. He stated that it would nourish her tendons and bones, make her body more supple, and improve her defense and speed; she began absorbing it under his instruction. 162
• Qin provided her and the other women with improved Purple Demon Eye and Hidden Weapon manuals. She read them and resolved to train; mastery of either technique has not been established. 168

Equipment / Items

• Shadow Blade Mantis External Soul Bone — retractable bone claws, a projected claw attack, and the Blood Rage skill. 91 117
• Daggers — used to deliver the finishing blows to the Shadow Blade Mantises before absorbing their Soul Rings. 89
• Qin-family token — granted by Qin Jiuxiao, allowing her free lodging in Suotuo City, including his Rose Hotel suite. 5
• Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect Elder Token — grants her standing equivalent to an elder of the sect. 116
• Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone — an immortal herb given to her by Qin Jiuxiao for absorption. 162

Relationships

• Qin Jiuxiao — Savior, protector, training leader, and romantic partner. His defense of her against Dai Mubai causes her feelings to deepen; she later fights beside him and participates in the Nine-Nether Ink Qilin fusion. She remains loyal during his prolonged absence and shares a Blood Contract with him. 21 26 29 117 142
• Zhu Zhuyun — Elder sister. Despite their supposed Star Luo rivalry, the sisters care for one another, reconcile, train together, and share the same martial soul fusion skill. They also cooperate in caring for Qin Jiuxiao. 3 5 29 122
• Dai Mubai — Former fiancé. Zhu Zhuqing rejects him, denounces his cowardice, and ends their relationship after he tries to threaten and coerce her. When he later attempts to reclaim her and insults Qin Jiuxiao, she attacks and nearly kills him. 19 20 116 117
• Ning Rongrong — Ally and fellow member of Qin Jiuxiao's group. Ning's strength and speed boosts enhance Zhu Zhuqing's combat effectiveness; she also stands with Zhu Zhuqing against Tang San and Yu Xiaogang. 77 78 117
• Xiao Wu — Ally. They fight together with Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuyun, and Hu Liena against Canghui Academy. 77 78
• Hu Liena — Ally and teammate in the five-girl group; Hu Liena's mental control creates openings for Zhu Zhuqing's attacks. 77 78
• Bi Ji — A protector and healer associated with Qin Jiuxiao's group who assisted Zhu Zhuqing and Zhu Zhuyun in integrating their External Soul Bones. 91
• Yu Tianheng — Soul Arena opponent. Zhu Zhuqing defeated the level-39 Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Soul Elder despite being lower-ranked. 128 129 130

Story Role / Major Arcs

Escape from Star Luo

Zhu Zhuqing arrives in Star Dou Forest wounded and pursued by Zhu Zhuyun's force. Qin Jiuxiao defeats her, has her healed, and exposes that the sisters' hostility is partly an act forced by Star Luo politics. 2 3 5

Breaking with Dai Mubai

After staying at the Rose Hotel with Qin Jiuxiao's token, Zhu Zhuqing confronts Dai Mubai. She refuses his threats, weaponizes his fear of Dai Weisi, ends their engagement, and warns him not to target Qin Jiuxiao. 19 20

Qin Jiuxiao's Companion

Zhu Zhuqing joins Qin Jiuxiao's circle, grows jealous of the other women around him, and chooses to remain at his side rather than preserve the restraints imposed by Star Luo custom. 26

Qilin Resonance

Her Hell Spirit Cat martial soul resonates with Qin Jiuxiao's newly awakened Qilin Soul Ring. Together with Zhu Zhuyun, she forms the Nine-Nether Ink Qilin Martial Soul Fusion Skill and vows to keep Qin Jiuxiao's secrets. 28 29

Shrek Training and Canghui Conflict

Under Qin Jiuxiao's instruction, Zhu Zhuqing learns the improved Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track. She later joins the other girls in defeating Canghui Academy's students and battling their Soul King instructor, Ye Zhiqiu. 64 71 77 78

Ten-Thousand-Year Third Ring

In Star Dou Forest, Zhu Zhuqing accepts a ~12,000-year Shadow Blade Mantis Soul Ring despite the danger to a Soul Elder. She succeeds, gains Nether Seven Kills, absorbs an External Soul Bone, and reaches level 34. 89 91 92

One-Week Separation

When Qin Jiuxiao leaves to confront the Titan Giant Ape, Zhu Zhuqing travels with Zhu Zhuyun, Ning Rongrong, and Oscar to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect during Shrek Academy's week-long break. 94

Confrontation During Qin Jiuxiao's Absence

While Qin Jiuxiao remains away, Zhu Zhuqing continues cultivating and receives an Elder Token from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Dai Mubai, believing Qin dead, approaches her with roses and asks to reconcile. She rejects him; after he insults her and Qin, she uses Nether Seven Kills to leave him near death. Tang San's intervention brings Zhu Zhuyun and Ning Rongrong to her side in a confrontation with him and Yu Xiaogang. 116 117

Suotuo City Soul Arena

Zhu Zhuqing registers under the alias Hell Spirit Cat and forms the Spirit Cat Sisters team with Zhu Zhuyun. Qin Jiuxiao selects her to face Yu Tianheng, a level-39 Soul Elder, as a test of her progress. She evades his attacks, wounds him with Netherworld Hundred Claws, and deliberately retreats to make him believe his lightning can constrain her. Revealing her resistance to it, she charges through his final attack with Nether Seven Kills and wins. The match draws Qin Ming's attention and strengthens his interest in recruiting her to Heaven Dou Royal Academy. 124 128 129 130

Heaven Dou Royal Academy and Further Training

Zhu Zhuqing accompanies Qin Jiuxiao's group to Heaven Dou Royal Academy. There, she rejects a noble student's dinner invitation. Qin Jiuxiao later gives her the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone immortal herb, which she begins absorbing. She also receives his improved Purple Demon Eye and Hidden Weapon manuals to study before the group's next Soul Ring hunt. 145 159 162 168

Notable Quotes

“From now on, I am merely the soul master Zhu Zhuqing of the Douluo Continent.” 20

“Dai Mubai, from this day forward, there is no longer any relationship between us. We will live our own lives, completely separate.” 20