Zhu Zhuqing

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Zhu Zhuqing (朱竹清)
Alias(es)	Zhuqing; Zhu Qing
Gender	Female
Occupation/Role	Spirit Master; Second Young Lady of the Zhu family
Status	Alive
First Appearance	8

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Spirit Power surface-control technique	22	Learns to channel Spirit Power through her feet to walk on water, tree trunks, and other surfaces; initially loses balance by using too much or too little power.
Level 30 Spirit Power	23	Reaches level 30 through cultivation, surpassing Tang San, Oscar, and others in speed of advancement.
Level 37 Soul Elder	30	Her Spirit Power is deliberately compressed to improve its quality; she could otherwise have approached Soul Ancestor level.
Martial Soul evolution	30	Her Martial Soul evolves through Yuan Qingtian's nurturing.
Mutated Martial Soul	97	Her Martial Soul is later described as mutated, greatly enhancing her combat strength.

Background / History

Zhu Zhuqing was pursued through a Soul Beast Forest by masked assailants sent to kill her. Despite suffering a chest wound severe enough to expose bone, she resisted fiercely enough to injure two Soul Grand Masters before being cornered by four opponents. Yuan Qingtian intervened, defeated the attackers, and treated her injuries with Spirit Power. 8 9

Initially frightened and wary of Yuan Qingtian's necessary physical contact while treating her wounds, Zhu Zhuqing came to recognize his restraint and consideration. Her trust in him developed quickly; after he saved her, her recorded favorability toward him reached 80%, then later 82%. 10 12

Her escape from the Zhu family became significant enough that the Star Luo Empire later stationed royal guards at the Zhu Clan to prevent Zhu Zhuyun from fleeing in the same manner. 71

Yuan Qingtian later demanded Zhu Zhuqing's marriage contract with Dai Mubai from the Zhu family. 74 On the eve of an arranged wedding, Zhu Zhuqing's soul power was sealed and she was bound to a chair while being dressed in red wedding attire; Zhu Zhuyun visited her during her confinement. 79

Appearance

Zhu Zhuqing is portrayed as fair-skinned and curvaceous, with a striking presence that remains noticeable even while injured or restrained. 8 12 79

• Often wears black, tight-fitting clothing suited to movement and combat. 8
• Her clothing was heavily damaged during the assassination attempt, exposing multiple blade cuts and bloodstains. 8
• On the eve of her wedding, she wore red ceremonial clothing and bore red marks and bruises from her restraints. 79

Personality

Zhu Zhuqing is determined and survival-driven. Even while seriously wounded and surrounded by stronger attackers, she refused to submit and injured two pursuers before Yuan Qingtian arrived. 8

She is deeply devoted to cultivation. Her original goal was to gain enough strength to resist the unfair fate imposed on her, but after training with Yuan Qingtian, she sought greater power so she could remain at his side. 22

Though initially shy and easily embarrassed around Yuan Qingtian, she becomes increasingly open and confident, eventually responding to him flirtatiously. 12 34 She also retains concern for her family, worrying about Zhu Zhuyun and prompting Yuan Qingtian to offer assistance. 80

Abilities & Skills

Evolved Mutated Martial Soul

Zhu Zhuqing's Martial Soul evolves through Yuan Qingtian's nurturing and is later identified as mutated, substantially increasing her strength. 30 97

• Her evolved Martial Soul development is linked to her rapid advancement to level 37. 30
• With the Phantom Spirit Lion's empowerment and Ning Rongrong's support, she shattered Tang San's Brimming Pear Blossom Needles with a single strike. 97
• Her enhanced speed and strength surprised Tang San. 97

Spirit Power Control

Yuan Qingtian teaches Zhu Zhuqing refined Spirit Power control, allowing her to apply power to the soles of her feet. 22

• Can be used to walk across water and traverse elevated surfaces such as tree trunks. 22
• At first, inaccurate Spirit Power output causes her to repeatedly fall into the water. 22

Combat Ability

Zhu Zhuqing is a capable close-range combatant with strong instincts for survival. 8

• While wounded and outnumbered, she wounded two Soul Grand Masters during her escape. 8
• Cooperated with Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong to kill a Black Tortoise soul beast in the Star Dou Great Forest. 34
• Expressed eagerness to participate in Spirit Master battles despite Yuan Qingtian's warning about dangerous opponents. 50

Equipment / Items

• Shadow Purple Lotus — An Immortal Grade item associated with her rapid growth. 10 30
• 100,000-year Deep Shadow Lion Head Skull — A spirit bone cited alongside the Shadow Purple Lotus as part of her enhanced foundation. 30

Relationships

• Yuan Qingtian — Rescuer, mentor, and romantic partner. He saves her from the Soul Elders, treats her injuries, trains her Spirit Power control, and nurtures her Martial Soul. 9 22 30
• Dai Mubai — Connected to Zhu Zhuqing through a marriage contract. He reacts with jealousy to her closeness with Yuan Qingtian, while Yuan later demands the contract from the Zhu family. 22 74
• Zhu Zhuyun — Her sister. Zhu Zhuyun visits her during her confinement before the wedding, and Zhu Zhuqing later worries about her safety. 79 80
• Xiao Wu — Companion who regards Zhu Zhuqing as one of the “three sisters” alongside Ning Rongrong. 34
• Ning Rongrong — Companion and combat ally; her support contributes to Zhu Zhuqing's display against Tang San. 34 97

Story Role / Major Arcs

Assassination Attempt and Rescue

Zhu Zhuqing is targeted by Zhu-family-associated assassins, escapes into a Soul Beast Forest, and is rescued by Yuan Qingtian after being seriously wounded. This encounter begins her trust in him. 8 9 10

Training and Rapid Growth

Under Yuan Qingtian's instruction, Zhu Zhuqing learns advanced Spirit Power control and reaches level 30, then level 37 as a Soul Elder. Her Martial Soul evolves during this period. 22 23 30

Star Dou Great Forest

She travels with Yuan Qingtian, Xiao Wu, and Ning Rongrong through the Star Dou Great Forest. The three girls cooperate to defeat a Black Tortoise soul beast, and Zhu Zhuqing becomes noticeably more confident in her relationship with Yuan Qingtian. 34

Marriage Contract and Wedding Confinement

Yuan Qingtian confronts the Zhu family over Zhu Zhuqing's marriage contract with Dai Mubai. Later, Zhu Zhuqing is restrained with her soul power sealed on the eve of a wedding. 74 79