Zhu Zhuqing

Biodata

Power Progression

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

Despite their childhood closeness, Zhu Zhuyun later sends people to hunt Zhuqing down under the succession system. Zhuqing regards her alliance with Dai Mubai as a desperate means of survival rather than a freely chosen romantic partnership, but finding him absorbed in pleasure leaves her without confidence in their prospects. 50

Lin Xiao offers her refuge with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, arguing that its importance to the Heaven Dou Empire would discourage open persecution by Star Luo. Zhuqing initially worries that sheltering her would endanger the sect, but accepts his reassurance. She eventually leaves Shrek with his group and is welcomed to the sect as her new home. 50 64 65

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
• Has black hair, which she uses to partially hide her embarrassed expression after Lin Xiao catches her during balance training. 74
• Wears a fitted training outfit while living at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. 67

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

Her determination extends to accepting criticism and painful training. After repeatedly losing to the Guga martial arts master, she respectfully requests instruction and agrees to meet daily training goals. She later accepts the discomfort of body tempering because improving her strength matters more to her than avoiding pain. 71 78

Zhuqing places considerable weight on gratitude and repayment. She remembers Rongrong’s generosity, considers Lin Xiao’s recovery pills potentially lifesaving, and initially hesitates to accept an Immortal Herb because of its value. After accepting it, she promises to repay his kindness. 44 47 74

Around trusted companions, her reserved manner gradually gives way to understated humor and warmth. She joins Lin Xiao in teasing Xiao Wu about her lack of worldly sophistication and later responds to his teasing with a rare blush and playful reaction. 52 59

She wants to contribute rather than remain a protected spectator. Her arena victory brings satisfaction because she participates meaningfully, while her inability to oppose a Titled Douluo later causes renewed dejection. Lin Xiao’s reminder that she tried to shield him helps restore her confidence. 49 97

Abilities & Skills

Hell Spirit Cat Martial Soul

Zhuqing possesses the Hell Spirit Cat Martial Soul and initially has level 27 Soul Power. She later reaches level 30 through an Immortal Herb and subsequently demonstrates a third Soul Skill. 39 77 94

• Her Martial Soul has a detectable resonance with Dai Mubai’s Evil-Eyed White Tiger, helping him recognize her as his fiancée. 37 42
• Her fighting style emphasizes speed, agility, evasive movement, and close-range attacks. She defeats a level 29 agility-attack Soul Master despite being pressured by his comparable speed and tricky movement techniques. 46
• Uses an unnamed acceleration Spirit Skill to evade stronger opponents during her doubles match with Motherland Guga. 48
• Third Soul Skill — Netherworld Slash: Soul Power forms two sharp blades around her hands. Against the Rock Armor Rhinoceros, she directs repeated slashes into gaps in its stone armor and softer areas, severely injuring it. 94
• Shadow Dash: A named movement technique used during the same aerial attack. Its Spirit Ring assignment is not specified. 94

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
• Area-of-effect Soul Skills remain a weakness of the invisibility-based approach. 40

Scouting and Teamwork

• Scouts the Star Dou Great Forest alongside Ninja Guga, moving between tree trunks and concealing her presence to guard against nearby danger. 53
• Uses Ninja Guga’s externally supplied enhanced vision to see through obstructing foliage and describe a Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent to the group. This visual effect belongs to Ninja Guga rather than Zhuqing herself. 54
• Contributes close-range attacks to the coordinated effort to subdue the serpent for Oscar’s third Spirit Ring. 54
• Cooperates with Motherland Guga by evading stronger opponents, waiting for an opening, and landing the finishing strike after Guga intercepts an opponent. 48 49
• Coordinates with Xiao Wu’s Teleportation and repeated midair boosts to reach the airborne Rock Armor Rhinoceros. Her apparent aerial movement in this encounter is assisted rather than evidence of independent flight. 94

Martial Arts Training

The Guga martial arts master judges Zhuqing’s speed and foundation favorably but criticizes her insufficient striking power, limited technique, direct charges, and imperfect coordination. The master demonstrates Tai Chi and Wing Chun, with the latter emphasizing rapid close-range strikes and inch force, then assigns daily training goals. 71

Zhuqing also practices balancing on one foot atop a narrow bamboo pole. The training addresses a forward-shifted center of gravity that interferes with her balance; an unexpected bird landing on her hand causes her to fall until Lin Xiao catches her. 74

Immortal Herb and Body Tempering

The Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone is selected for Zhuqing because it suits her need to improve her physical foundation and potential. Lin Xiao describes it as capable of improving cultivation speed, opening extraordinary meridians, strengthening bodily resilience, and bolstering her foundation. Its absorption raises her to level 30. 74 77

Before obtaining her next Spirit Ring, she follows Lin Xiao’s recommendation to strengthen her body through a Body-Tempering Pill and medicinal baths. The stated aim is to increase her capacity to withstand a Spirit Ring beyond the usual age limit. She also takes ten-thousand-year whale rubber, but the provided context does not establish the eventual age of her third ring. 77 78 94

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
• Soul-Replenishing Pills — Lin Xiao gives her a bottle of pills that rapidly restore Soul Power. Zhuqing recognizes their potential to save her life in a critical situation. 47
• Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone — An Immortal Herb given by Lin Xiao to improve her potential and physical foundation. She absorbs it privately and reaches level 30. 74 77
• Immortal Herb remains — After absorption, she carefully gathers the herb’s pale gray ash into a wooden box, seals it, and stores it deep in her bedside cabinet. 77
• Body-Tempering Pill and medicinal bath — Used together under Guga supervision to strengthen her body before acquiring another Spirit Ring. The heated bath is prepared in a large copper tub with insulating wooden boards. 77 78
• Ten-thousand-year whale rubber — Consumed after the medicinal bath as part of her physical strengthening regimen. Its strong medicinal effects leave her temporarily weakened and in need of rest. 78 79

Relationships

• Zhu Zhuyun — Older sister and childhood protector. Zhuyun reassures Zhuqing about her lack of confidence and promises lifelong protection. 33 Their bond is later undermined by the imperial succession struggle: Zhuqing reveals that Zhuyun has sent people to hunt her down. 50
• 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 His encouragement, valuable pills, offer of sanctuary, and protection during danger steadily deepen her trust and emotional attachment. She confides in him about her family, accepts his offer of refuge, and becomes shy around his kindness. 46 47 50 51 59 65 74 He supports her cultivation with an Immortal Herb and body-tempering treatment, looks after her while she recovers, and later reassures her after she attempts to shield him during a Titled Douluo ambush. 74 77 78 79 97
• 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 She celebrates their reunion with a rooftop barbecue, helps bring Zhuqing to the sect for refuge, and encourages Lin Xiao to court her. 43 65 73 Rongrong also encourages her after the group’s escape from the Titled Douluo ambush. 97
• 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 Their friendship includes teasing, shared travel, and mutual care: Zhuqing carries Xiao Wu upstairs after she is tranquilized, while Xiao Wu welcomes her to the sect with home-grown carrots. 51 52 66 70 A misunderstanding over Zhuqing’s remark about moon-gazing leaves Xiao Wu waiting outdoors, while Zhuqing intended to watch from her bedroom. They later coordinate an aerial attack against the Rock Armor Rhinoceros. 67 68 94
• 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 initially believes joining forces with him is necessary to survive. 37 38 She dismisses his attempts to impress her as childish, condemns his reputation for womanizing, and increasingly treats him as irrelevant after accepting Lin Xiao’s protection. 48 49 50 His abandonment during the Titan Giant Ape crisis further damages their relationship, and she ignores his apology. No formal cancellation of their engagement is established in the provided context. 56 59
• Evil Fat Guga — Repeatedly kidnaps and mishandles Zhuqing, causing lasting embarrassment and fear despite treating her as an “old friend.” 31 32 37 Later participates alongside her in the coordinated hunt for the Rock Armor Rhinoceros. 94
• 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
• Motherland Guga — Doubles partner at the Great Soul Arena. Guga praises their victory as a joint achievement, recognizes Zhuqing’s contribution, and aggressively blocks Dai Mubai when he tries to approach her afterward. 46 48 49
• Ninja Guga — Scouting partner in the Star Dou Great Forest; lends Zhuqing enhanced vision to observe a Spirit Beast through dense foliage. 53 54
• Guga martial arts master — Instructor at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Identifies weaknesses in Zhuqing’s power, technique, coordination, and balance, then oversees demanding corrective training. 71 74

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

Rongrong organizes a rooftop barbecue to celebrate their reunion. Zhuqing also witnesses Rongrong’s defiance of Flender and, despite being startled by her temper, silently agrees with criticism of the academy’s inefficient summons. 43

Great Soul Arena Training

During Shrek’s first practical arena lesson, Zhuqing wins a difficult solo match against a level 29 agility-attack Soul Master. Lin Xiao praises her effort afterward. While watching Di Guga’s match, she supports Lin Xiao when the transformation drains his Soul Power, and he gives her recovery pills. 46 47

For doubles combat, she partners with Motherland Guga. She evades stronger opponents until Guga creates an opening, then knocks a Soul Ancestor off the stage. Guga insists that the victory belongs to both of them, helping Zhuqing feel that she has contributed rather than merely watched. 48 49

Ma Hongjun’s careless remarks about Dai Mubai’s womanizing provoke her disgust. Later, Lin Xiao finds her drinking alcohol-flavored fruit juice in the villa lounge and listens as she explains her despair over the succession struggle, her sister’s pursuit, and Dai Mubai’s conduct. His offer of refuge at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect gives her an alternative to depending on her fiancé. 49 50

First Star Dou Great Forest Expedition

Zhuqing accompanies the group to obtain Oscar’s third Spirit Ring. Xiao Wu initially carries her during the flight, but a race leaves her distressed by the wind; Lin Xiao intervenes and carries her safely to the supply town. 51

At the inn, she shares lighthearted teasing with Lin Xiao and watches rather than intervening when Dai Mubai, Tang San, and Ma Hongjun suffer the consequences of provoking Canghui Academy. In the forest, she scouts alongside Ninja Guga, helps identify the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent, and contributes to its capture. 52 53 54

During the Titan Giant Ape crisis, Lin Xiao protects her while Dai Mubai abandons her. On their return, she refuses to engage with Dai Mubai’s attempted apology, further separating herself from him. 59

Refuge and Training at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect

Zhuqing leaves Shrek with Lin Xiao’s group and arrives at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, where he tells her that it will be her home. Rongrong explains her persecution and abandonment to Ning Fengzhi, while Gu Rong recalls their encounter six years earlier. 64 65

She settles into the household and continues discovering the extraordinary scope of the Gugas’ abilities. Their seemingly impossible farm production and work routines repeatedly challenge her understanding of ordinary Soul Master limitations. 61 66

Rather than relying entirely on the group’s resources, she undertakes martial arts training with a Guga master. After accepting criticism of her combat shortcomings, she commits to daily goals and practices balance atop a narrow bamboo pole. 71 74

Immortal Herb Breakthrough and Body Tempering

Lin Xiao gives Zhuqing the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone, chosen to improve her potential and physical foundation. Although initially reluctant to accept such a precious gift, she follows his instructions and absorbs it in her room. She reaches level 30 and carefully preserves the herb’s remaining ash. 74 77

Lin Xiao advises delaying her next Spirit Ring until she has strengthened her body. She accepts a Body-Tempering Pill, a heated medicinal bath supervised by the Gugas, and ten-thousand-year whale rubber. Despite the treatment’s discomfort, she remains resolved to improve. Afterward, Lin Xiao supports her when her legs weaken, carries her to her room, and encourages her to rest while the medicine wears off. 77 78 79

Rock Armor Rhinoceros Hunt and Titled Douluo Ambush

On a later forest expedition, Zhuqing helps subdue an eleven-thousand-year Rock Armor Rhinoceros for Rongrong’s fourth Spirit Ring. After Fat Guga throws the beast into the air, Xiao Wu repeatedly boosts Zhuqing upward. Zhuqing uses Netherworld Slash and Shadow Dash to strike vulnerable gaps in its armor, bringing it crashing down for Rongrong to finish. 94

Qian Renxue subsequently approaches the group before Snake Lance Douluo and Porcupinefish Douluo launch an ambush. Zhuqing places herself in front of Lin Xiao to shield him, then escapes with the others inside Di Guga’s protective light sphere. 95 96 97

Afterward, she feels guilty about her inability to fight a Titled Douluo. Lin Xiao reassures her that the power gap is normal and that her willingness to protect him was already meaningful. Rongrong joins in comforting her, and the group resolves to become stronger. 97

Notable Quotes

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

“Please teach me.” 71

“I'll remember this kindness. I'll repay you one day.” 74

“As long as it can improve my strength, I can endure this little bit of pain.” 78

---