Zhu Zhuqing

Biodata

Power Progression

Background

Zhu Zhuqing is the legitimate daughter of the Star Luo Empire’s Zhu Clan and inheritor of the Netherworld Civet Martial Soul. The empire’s succession system turns the Zhu and Dai heirs into rivals, forcing them to compete for survival and power. Her innate Level 7 Soul Power made her eligible to form the Netherworld White Tiger fusion skill with a White Tiger heir. 29

She fled from the Star Luo Empire toward the Heaven Dou Empire while being pursued by her elder sister, Zhu Zhuyun. Zhu Zhuyun publicly attacked and incapacitated her, but secretly spared her life, ordered her subordinates to report Zhu Zhuqing dead, and attempted to let her escape the clan’s persecution. 20

Zhu Zhuyun continued carrying the unconscious Zhu Zhuqing when the sisters were caught by the Titan Giant Ape and Azure Bull Python. Jiang Li later recognized that Zhu Zhuyun’s supposed assassination had actually been a covert escort and protection effort. 21 24

After Jiang Li rescued the sisters, Zhu Zhuqing accepted his offer of protection and partnership rather than remain tied to the Star Luo succession struggle or her absent fiancé, Dai Mubai. She signed the Summoning Grimoire and became Jiang Li’s third contractor. 25

Jiang Li later provided Zhu Zhuqing with the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone and Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew, two Immortal Herbs selected to improve her physical abilities, visual perception, and spiritual power. Their refinement raised her to Level 30 and prepared her to obtain her third Soul Ring. 70 72

Appearance

Zhu Zhuqing is described as several years younger than Zhu Zhuyun and sharing at least a seventy-percent facial resemblance with her elder sister. She is noted for her cool expression and reserved bearing. 20 25

• Her evolved Earthly Origin Civet manifests as a pitch-black feline Martial Soul. 27 28
• The Earthly Origin Civet’s Soul Power is black and corrosive. 28 36
• Her appearance and manner are frequently compared to a wary or affectionate kitten by Jiang Li and the narration. 25 29 31
• Refining the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone leaves her skin notably more luminous and supple, while the Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew sharpens her eyesight and spiritual perception. 70 72

Personality

Zhu Zhuqing is diligent, emotionally guarded, and deeply affected by the insecurity created by her family’s succession system. Despite comparatively modest innate talent, she is recognized for persistent cultivation and for keeping pace with more naturally gifted peers through effort. 23 38

Initially distrustful of Zhu Zhuyun after being hunted across the continent, she nevertheless agrees to attempt a fusion skill with her sister so as not to disappoint Jiang Li. Her willingness to cooperate marks the beginning of a possible reconciliation, though her resentment has not disappeared. 29

She is shy and hesitant in romance, particularly beside Zhu Zhuyun’s boldness, but becomes increasingly possessive and assertive when competing for Jiang Li’s attention. What she values most is the safety and reassurance Jiang Li provides rather than exclusive status beside him. 28 30 31 34

Zhu Zhuqing responds humbly to Qian Renxue’s criticism and actively pursues more refined combat training. Her desire to become strong enough to protect and fight beside Jiang Li remains her principal motivation for cultivation. 38 53

Although ordinarily timid about affection, she is open about wanting to marry Jiang Li when Qian Renxue asks her directly, revealing the depth of her devotion beneath her reserved demeanor. 110

Abilities & Skills

Earthly Origin Civet

Zhu Zhuqing’s Netherworld Civet evolved into the Earthly Origin Civet after she and Zhu Zhuyun became Jiang Li’s contractors. It develops her original agility-oriented fighting style into a faster, tougher, and more destructive form. 27 28

• Increases her speed by at least half. 28
• Greatly enhances attack and defense. 28
• Imbues attacks with corrosive black Soul Power. 28
• The corrosive Soul Power can adhere to an opponent, accumulate over repeated attacks, and erupt simultaneously when triggered. 36
• Jiang Li can summon and use the Earthly Origin Civet through his Summoning Grimoire contract. 26 35
• Her third Soul Ring was formed by the Blue Silver King at approximately 3,000 years, exceeding the normal absorption capacity expected of a newly advanced Soul Elder. 75

Immortal Herb Enhancements

Jiang Li gives Zhu Zhuqing two Immortal Herbs: the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone and Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew. The paired medicines compensate for her comparatively weaker innate Soul Power while reinforcing attributes important to an agility-type Soul Master. 70

• The Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone improves her physique and appearance. 70 72
• The Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew strengthens her eyesight and spiritual power. 70
• Her enhanced perception grants her observational ability comparable to Fiery Golden Eyes, allowing her to notice subtle changes in opponents and surroundings. 72
• Qian Renxue trains her to use observation, precise timing, and changes of position during an opponent’s blinks instead of relying on speed alone. 53

Twin Civet Martial Soul Fusion Skill

Zhu Zhuqing and Zhu Zhuyun can fuse their Earthly Origin and Heavenly Origin Civets into the Twin Civet, a huge black-and-white beast whose appearance resembles a giant panda rather than a conventional feline. 29

• The fusion can contend with Soul Masters below Level 50. 29
• Zhu Zhuqing’s lower cultivation creates a fifteen-level gap with Zhu Zhuyun, severely restricting duration and exhausting her Soul Power and physical strength. 29
• The fusion requires the sisters to set aside enough of their hostility to cooperate. 28 29
• Jiang Li can use Zhu Zhuqing’s contracted Earthly Origin Civet to form a stronger Twin Civet fusion with Zhu Zhuyun, leaving Zhu Zhuqing unable to participate and strengthening her resolve to improve. 37 38
• Zhu Zhuqing later resolves to strengthen herself so that she can stand beside Jiang Li in battle rather than remain behind him. 37 38

Relationships

• Jiang Li — Her protector, chosen partner, contractor, and eventual bridegroom. Zhu Zhuqing trusts him with the secrets of his Martial Soul, views him as a source of security, receives her first kiss from him, and vows to cultivate until she can fight at his side. 25 26 31 38 57 110 148
• Zhu Zhuyun — Her elder sister and former pursuer. Their clan’s succession rules made them enemies, but Zhu Zhuyun secretly spared and protected her. They later gain complementary evolved Martial Souls and the Twin Civet fusion skill. 20 24 27 29
• Dai Mubai — Her absent former fiancé and a White Tiger heir of the Star Luo Imperial Family. Zhu Zhuqing compares Jiang Li favorably to Dai Mubai after reflecting that Dai fled Star Luo without taking her with him. 25
• Qian Renxue — A fellow contractor of Jiang Li and Zhu Zhuqing’s mentor. Zhu Zhuqing sincerely addresses her as “Sister Xue,” earning Qian Renxue’s affectionate approval; Qian Renxue later guides her combat development and secretly involves her in wedding preparations. 31 53 110
• Xiao Wu — Another of Jiang Li’s contractors. Their shared presence contributes to Xiao Wu’s insecurity over Jiang Li’s expanding group of companions. 31 32
• Dugu Yan — A fellow contractor introduced after the Zhu sisters. Zhu Zhuqing initially responds coolly to her arrival, remaining primarily focused on Jiang Li and cultivation. 70 85
• Ye Lingling — A fellow contractor whose arrival Zhu Zhuqing accepts with curiosity, showing greater interest in whether Ye Lingling’s Martial Soul can help Jiang Li than in treating her as a romantic rival. 85

Story Role

Flight from Star Luo

Zhu Zhuqing’s introduction establishes the cruelty of the Star Luo succession system. While fleeing toward the Heaven Dou Empire, she is overtaken by Zhu Zhuyun, knocked unconscious, and ostensibly declared dead—though Zhu Zhuyun’s actions conceal an attempt to save her. 20

Contract and Martial Soul Evolution

Jiang Li obtains Zhu Zhuqing from the Azure Bull Python and Titan Giant Ape, offers her protection, and contracts her through the Summoning Grimoire. After Zhu Zhuyun is also contracted, the sisters’ Netherworld Civets evolve into the complementary Earthly Origin and Heavenly Origin Civets. 23 25 26 27

Twin Civet and Sisterly Reconciliation

Although Zhu Zhuqing remains hurt by Zhu Zhuyun’s pursuit, she agrees to attempt fusion with her. Their successful but short-lived Twin Civet fusion proves that their bond has not been completely destroyed by the succession conflict. 28 29

Conflict with Shrek Academy

In Soto City, Zhu Zhuqing accompanies Jiang Li when Dai Mubai attacks him. She later worries about retaliation from Shrek Academy and asks Zhu Zhuyun to join her in using the Twin Civet fusion to assist Jiang Li against Zhao Wuji. 32 34 36

Zhu Zhuqing cannot join Jiang Li and Zhu Zhuyun’s later fusion against Zhao Wuji, and this exclusion strengthens her resolve to cultivate until she can fight alongside Jiang Li as an equal. 37 38

Training, Immortal Herbs, and Third Soul Ring

Within the Summoning Space, Zhu Zhuqing spars with Zhu Zhuyun and accepts Qian Renxue’s instruction on precision, timing, and exploiting an agility-type Soul Master’s openings. 53

Jiang Li gives her the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone and Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew. After refining the herbs, she reaches Level 30, gains sharper senses and spiritual power, and absorbs an approximately 3,000-year third Soul Ring created by the Blue Silver King. 70 72 75

Though she subsequently reaches Level 34, Zhu Zhuqing remains unable to match the Soul Ancestor-level Zhu Zhuyun and Dugu Yan in direct sparring. She instead focuses on mastering her third Soul Ring and further improving her combat ability. 85

Wedding Preparations

Qian Renxue privately asks Zhu Zhuqing whether she wants to marry Jiang Li. Zhu Zhuqing eagerly admits that she does, after which Qian Renxue instructs her to prepare wedding clothes without informing Jiang Li. 110

Zhu Zhuqing later appears among Jiang Li’s brides and shares an affectionate kiss with him during the wedding proceedings. 148 150

Notable Quotes

“I... I’m willing.”
— Accepting Jiang Li’s offer of partnership and protection 25

“I can do it!”
— Agreeing to attempt a fusion skill with Zhu Zhuyun 29

“No, no, Sister Xue, I do! I want to so badly! I dream about it!”
— Admitting that she wants to marry Jiang Li 110

Trivia

• Despite being formed from two evolved feline Martial Souls, the Twin Civet resembles a giant panda. 29
• Zhu Zhuqing’s Earthly Origin Civet is the black half of the Twin Civet pairing, while Zhu Zhuyun’s Heavenly Origin Civet is the white half. 27
• Qian Renxue calls Zhu Zhuqing Jiang Li’s “number one little wife” after Zhu Zhuqing accepts her as “Sister Xue.” 31
• Zhu Zhuqing receives two Immortal Herbs from Jiang Li, while Zhu Zhuyun receives one. 70
• Her approximately 3,000-year third Soul Ring is purple despite being obtained immediately after her advancement to Level 30. 75