Zhu Zhuqing

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Zhu Zhuqing (朱竹清)
Alias(es)	Second Miss; “Little Kitty” / “Little Cat”
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Zhu Clan of the Star Luo Empire; Shrek Academy
Occupation/Role	Agility-attack-system Soul Master
Martial Soul	Netherworld Spirit Cat
Status	Active
First Appearance	21

Background / History

Born into the Zhu Clan’s main branch, Zhu Zhuqing was bound to a Star Luo imperial prince through the clan’s marriage system. Under its succession rules, only one prince and one Zhu Clan daughter are meant to survive to become emperor and empress; the losing prince’s intended wife is expected to die as well. 21

Zhuqing fled the Star Luo Empire after concluding that her elder sister, Zhu Zhuyun, was targeting her following the death of their younger sister, Zhu Zhuxin. She hired a five-person Soul Master escort squad for 5,000 Gold Soul Coins, but the squad’s leader abandoned the contract to hunt a Sawtooth Shark Soul Beast. 25 26

Without her escorts, Zhuqing was caught by Zhu Clan pursuers near Waterfall City. An elderly six-ring Soul Master pinned her to a tree with a Shock Arrow and prepared to execute her, but Haiming, Sea Dragon Douluo, and Little White intervened. 21 22

Haiming freed Zhuqing despite worsening her chest wound by removing the arrow. Little White provided emergency soul-power support, then brought her to Waterfall City for treatment. Haiming arranged for Qian Yin and Qian Yu—former Sea God Island trial participants—to care for her during her recovery. 22 23 25

After nearly half a month of recuperation, Zhuqing continued toward the Heaven Dou Empire under the protection of Qian Yin, Qian Yu, and their father. 27

Appearance

Zhu Zhuqing is a cool, glamorous young woman with long black hair and a notably reserved bearing. 26 44

• Typically wears black clothing. 21
• Her Netherworld Spirit Cat possession produces cat ears and a tail. 21
• Moves with the speed of a black shadow when attacking. 21
• Her outwardly aloof demeanor can conceal embarrassment and emotional uncertainty. 25 26

Personality

Zhuqing is proud, guarded, and exceptionally determined. Even while exhausted, injured, and isolated from her family, she refuses to submit to the role imposed on her by the Zhu Clan. 21 25

She is deeply affected by Dai Mubai’s abandonment of the Star Luo succession struggle, but her journey to the Heaven Dou Empire is as much a search for personal closure as an attempt to find her nominal fiancé. 26

Although normally cold and restrained, Zhuqing is capable of gratitude and loyalty. She keeps Haiming’s connection to Ning Rongrong’s missing jade pendant secret because he saved her life, even when Ning Rongrong presses her for answers. 22 39

Haiming regards Zhuqing as someone without extraordinary innate advantages who continues striving through sheer effort, distinguishing her perseverance from the advantages enjoyed by more gifted Soul Masters. 23

Abilities & Skills

Netherworld Spirit Cat

Zhuqing’s beast martial soul grants feline traits and supports her role as an agility-attack-system Soul Master. 21 45

• Possession manifests cat ears, a tail, and a heightened feline presence. 21
• She can launch herself forward with sudden, shadow-like speed. 21
• She possessed two yellow Soul Rings during her escape from the Star Luo Empire. 21
• Her martial soul and soul power are disadvantaged against the Imperial Battle Team’s Ghost Leopard agility specialist, whose martial soul is described as superior to that of the Black Panther pursuers Zhuqing previously faced. 45

Martial Soul Fusion Technique

Zhuqing possesses an unnamed martial soul fusion technique with Dai Mubai, but their unresolved emotional conflict prevents Shrek from reliably using it as a trump card. 44 45

• Zhuqing is visibly anxious when the technique is discussed before Shrek’s battle with the Imperial Battle Team. 44
• During the match, Dai repeatedly seeks her support, but Zhuqing refuses to respond. 45
• Master concludes that a spirit fusion skill cannot function as a dependable trump card when the users’ relationship remains fractured. 45

Relationships

• Haiming — Rescuer and friend. He saved Zhuqing from the Zhu Clan’s pursuers, arranged her recovery in Waterfall City, and later reunited with her in Soto City. His teasing familiarity with her provokes both her irritation and Dai Mubai’s jealousy. 22 23 44 48
• Dai Mubai — Nominal fiancé through the Star Luo-Zhu Clan marriage arrangement. Zhuqing seeks answers about his flight from the succession struggle, but grows openly distant from him after learning more about his conduct. 21 26 39 45
• Ning Rongrong — Shrek teammate and complicated friend. Ning helped Zhuqing enter Shrek Academy and investigate Dai Mubai, but repeatedly pressures her for information about Ning’s missing jade pendant. 39 40
• Qian Yin — Caretaker in Waterfall City. She nurses Zhuqing through fever, blood loss, and internal injuries after Haiming’s rescue. 25
• Qian Yu — Qian Yin’s cousin and Zhuqing’s escort. She becomes protective of Zhuqing and bluntly encourages her to abandon Dai Mubai. 25 26 27
• Zhu Zhuyun — Elder sister and rival in the Zhu Clan’s succession system. Zhuqing believes Zhuyun arranged the pursuit intended to kill her. 21 25
• Sea Dragon Douluo and Little White — Haiming’s companions who helped save her. Sea Dragon defeated the Black Panther Soul Kings, while Little White captured the fleeing Soul Emperor and sustained Zhuqing with soul power. 22 23

Story Role / Major Arcs

Flight from the Star Luo Empire

Zhuqing’s failed escape plan leaves her vulnerable to Zhu Clan hunters. Pinned to a tree and critically wounded, she is rescued by Haiming’s group before the pursuers can execute her. 21 22

Recovery in Waterfall City

While recovering under Qian Yin and Qian Yu’s care, Zhuqing recounts her family conflict and the failure of her hired escort squad. The sisters’ accounts of Haiming’s past kindness and courage cause her to compare him with Dai Mubai. 25 26

Arrival at Shrek Academy

After reaching the Heaven Dou Empire, Zhuqing encounters Seven Treasure Glazed Sect members searching for Ning Rongrong’s jade pendant. Ning eventually brings her to Shrek Academy and provides information on Dai Mubai, while Zhuqing conceals that she saw the pendant on Haiming’s folding fan. 39

Imperial Battle Team Match

Zhuqing fights as part of the Shrek Seven Monsters against the Imperial Battle Team. She is held back by the opposing Ghost Leopard agility specialist and requires Ning Rongrong’s support, while her refusal to cooperate with Dai prevents their fusion technique from being used. 45

Haiming’s Return

Haiming’s reappearance in Soto City highlights Zhuqing’s connection to him and intensifies Dai Mubai’s insecurity. Zhuqing later defends Haiming’s overwhelming strength to the Shrek Seven Monsters and joins their attempted seven-versus-one sparring match against him. 44 48 49 50