Zhu Zhuqing

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Zhu Zhuqing (朱竹清)
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Zhu Family of the Star Luo Empire; Shrek Academy 31 41
Occupation/Role	Soul Master; Shrek Academy student 39 41
Martial Soul	Hell Spirit Cat 39
Soul Power	Level 27 39
Status	Alive 45
First Appearance	Chapter 31

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Soul Grandmaster — Level 27	39	Registered at Shrek Academy with the Hell Spirit Cat Martial Soul. 39 40

Background

Zhu Zhuqing is the younger sister of Zhu Zhuyun. Before her Martial Soul awakening, she believed her talent was inferior to Zhuyun’s; Zhuyun nevertheless promised to protect her for life. 33

Six years before arriving at Shrek Academy, Zhuqing confronted Evil Fat Guga for attacking a vendor. Fat Guga overpowered Zhu Zhuyun, kidnapped Zhuqing, and terrified her. Lin Xiao later calmed her by introducing the gentle Maid Guga and gave her Maid Guga’s silver-trimmed hair clip as an apology. 31 32

Zhuqing is engaged to Dai Mubai under the Star Luo Empire’s lethal imperial succession system. As the younger pair against Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun, she and Dai Mubai faced poor odds of survival. Dai Mubai fled, leaving her to travel alone to Suotuo City in search of him and greater strength at Shrek Academy. 37 38

Appearance

At Shrek-age twelve, Zhuqing is seen in black clothing and wears the silver hairpin Lin Xiao gave her six years earlier. 37 39

• Wears a silver-trimmed hair clip originally taken from Maid Guga. 32
• Continues wearing the hairpin years after receiving it. 37

Personality

Zhuqing is quiet, direct, and emotionally guarded around strangers; Oscar’s attempt to befriend her receives only terse answers before she closes the villa door on him. 42 Her restraint masks significant insecurity: she compares herself unfavorably to Ning Rongrong and Lin Xiao, and initially doubts whether she can contribute against Zhao Wuji. 39 40

She is also principled and determined. As a child, she confronted Fat Guga despite being frightened, and after receiving cultivation pills from Ning Rongrong, she immediately committed herself to serious training. 31 44 Dai Mubai’s abandonment and public womanizing leave her deeply disappointed, but she remains focused on surviving the succession struggle. 37 38

Abilities & Skills

Hell Spirit Cat Martial Soul

Zhuqing possesses the Hell Spirit Cat Martial Soul and has reached level 27 Soul Power. 39

• Her Martial Soul has a detectable resonance with Dai Mubai’s Evil-Eyed White Tiger, helping him recognize her as his fiancée. 37 42
• No named personal Soul Skills are detailed in the provided chapters.

Guga-Enhanced Combat

During Shrek’s final assessment, the Gugas temporarily transformed Zhuqing into a major offensive threat through layered magical and alchemical support. 40

• Mage Gugas enhanced her strength, speed, hardness, stamina, and Soul Power. 40
• Alchemist Gugas supplied pills and potions, including an invisibility potion. 40
• While enhanced and concealed, she cracked Zhao Wuji’s defensive body with an attack. 40
• Her invisibility does not fully conceal the environmental changes and Soul Power fluctuations caused when she attacks. 40
• These enhancements are external support from Lin Xiao’s Gugas rather than Zhuqing’s innate abilities. 40

Items

• Silver-trimmed hair clip — Given by Lin Xiao after Fat Guga’s first kidnapping incident; Zhuqing keeps and wears it six years later. 32 37
• Cultivation pills — Ning Rongrong gives her a bottle containing six pills. One pill increases her cultivation speed by approximately 40%. 44

Relationships

• Zhu Zhuyun — Older sister and childhood protector. Zhuyun reassures Zhuqing about her lack of confidence and promises lifelong protection. 33
• Lin Xiao — First met after Fat Guga kidnapped Zhuqing. He apologized with the silver hairpin, later welcomed her into his group, and coordinated the Gugas’ support during the Zhao Wuji assessment. 32 37 40
• Ning Rongrong — Friend and fellow Shrek student. Rongrong invites Zhuqing to travel with the group, calls her a sister, and gives her valuable cultivation pills. 37 44
• Xiao Wu — Friend and housemate at Shrek. Xiao Wu condemns Dai Mubai’s abandonment of Zhuqing and warmly invites her to live in the villa. 38 42
• Dai Mubai — Fiancé and fellow participant in the Star Luo succession struggle. His flight from the empire and behavior with other women leave Zhuqing resentful and distrustful, though she believes joining forces with him is necessary to survive. 37 38
• Evil Fat Guga — Repeatedly kidnaps and mishandles Zhuqing, causing lasting embarrassment and fear despite treating her as an “old friend.” 31 32 37
• Maid Guga — The gentle Guga whose soft fur helps Zhuqing recover from her fear of the Gugas; the hair clip Zhuqing wears originally belonged to Maid Guga. 32

Story Role / Major Arcs

First Encounter in Star Luo

Zhuqing’s first encounter with Lin Xiao’s group begins with Fat Guga’s rampage and kidnapping. Her fear subsides after meeting Maid Guga, and Lin Xiao’s farewell gift becomes a lasting connection between them. 31 32

Journey to Shrek Academy

Six years later, Fat Guga abducts Zhuqing again in Suotuo City. She reveals that she is traveling to Shrek to find Dai Mubai, then joins Lin Xiao, Ning Rongrong, and Xiao Wu after learning they share the same destination. 37

Shrek Entrance Assessment

Zhuqing reveals her level 27 cultivation during registration and is accepted into Shrek Academy. Against Zhao Wuji, the Gugas’ buffs allow her to become invisible and crack a Soul Sage’s defense, though the rest of the team’s overwhelming assault leaves her watching from the sidelines with the Gugas. 39 40

Integration into Lin Xiao’s Group

After the assessment, Zhuqing moves into the Gugas’ newly constructed villa with Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu. She accepts Rongrong’s cultivation pills, trains diligently, and begins forming a sisterly bond with the group. 41 42 44

Notable Quotes

“I have no choice. If I don't join forces with him, I'll die...” 38