Zhu Zhuqing

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Zhu Zhuqing (朱竹清)
Alias(es)	Zhuqing; Zhu Qing 9 12
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Zhu Family of the Star Luo Empire; later joins Li Sen’s household 13 17
Occupation/Role	Agility-focused Soul Master; Li Sen’s cultivation student and concubine, without a confirmed formal apprenticeship 16 17
Martial Soul	Nether Civet, also called Hell Spirit Cat 7 16
Cultivation Rank	Soul Grandmaster with two soul rings; exact rank unspecified 7 16
Status	Alive; receiving training from Li Sen 17
First Appearance	Fleeing two Soul Elders on the road to Suotuo City 7

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Soul Grandmaster — first documented realm	7	Already possesses this cultivation when Tang San rescues her. Her martial soul is later confirmed to have two soul rings 16.
Origin Return Art — initial mastery	17	Learns Li Sen’s soul-power circulation method, taking approximately two hours to memorize its routes. Her first completed cycle is more than twice as efficient as the Zhu Family’s meditation method; no rank breakthrough is recorded.

Background / History

Star Luo Succession Struggle

Zhu Zhuqing belongs to the Zhu Family, a major Star Luo clan whose talented members enter marriage alliances with the imperial family. Her fiancé is Dai Mubai, an imperial heir. The deadly succession struggle makes their strength a matter of survival, but Dai Mubai leaves her behind while pursuing his own pleasures 8 9 13.

While fleeing two Soul Elders who identify themselves as members of the Star Luo Imperial Family, Zhu Zhuqing warns nearby travelers to leave. Tang San intervenes and kills both pursuers. Impressed that he defeats opponents of his own realm without activating a ring-granted soul skill, she asks whether his master, Li Sen, accepts disciples 7.

Seeking a Different Path

At the Rose Hotel, Zhu Zhuqing witnesses Tang San defeat Dai Mubai in a single blow. Dai Mubai’s defeat—and his arrival accompanied by two women—destroys her hope that he has been cultivating seriously enough to help them survive. Xiao Wu offers her companionship, and Zhu Zhuqing resolves to seek strength through Tang San’s circle instead 8 9.

She accompanies Tang San and Xiao Wu to Shrek Academy but declines to enroll, stating that she is with them. Her pursuit of Li Sen’s instruction remains complicated by the punishment she expects from the Star Luo imperial family if she leaves Dai Mubai 10 11.

Initially worried that Li Sen cannot withstand imperial retaliation, she would rather abandon the apprenticeship than endanger him. His effortless defense against Flender renews her hopes. She offers Li Sen all her future earnings and even permission to surrender her if the empire comes looking, but he refuses because accepting her would mean taking responsibility for her safety 11 12 13.

Joining Li Sen’s Household

Zhu Zhuqing changes her approach, booking Li Sen a hotel room and later asking for cultivation guidance even without formal discipleship. At the Soul Fighting Arena, she explains that she fears dying without accomplishing anything and no longer trusts Dai Mubai to face their predicament responsibly. Her appeal develops into an intimate relationship with Li Sen, who begins considering how to train her 15 16.

Li Sen teaches her the Origin Return Art and openly includes her in his household. When Tang San brings the hundred-thousand-year Blue Silver Emperor soul bone, Li Sen permits her to remain rather than conceal the treasure from her. The trust and recognition move Zhu Zhuqing, who feels more accepted by him than by her own family 17.

Appearance

Zhu Zhuqing is described as having refined features and a naturally aloof bearing 13.

• Height: 165 centimeters 13.
• Initial clothing: Black leather outfit; cat ears are visible during her flight from the Soul Elders 7.
• Later clothing: Changes to a black dress while seeking Li Sen’s help 15.
• Expression: Her faint smile when welcoming Li Sen noticeably softens her usual cool demeanor 15.

Personality

Zhu Zhuqing’s fear of death drives her to seek strength rather than resign herself to the succession struggle. Even after repeated rejection, she continues looking for ways to secure instruction. She is pragmatic about her limited resources and recognizes that her family circumstances may burden anyone who helps her 9 11 13 16.

Her survival instinct does not erase her concern for others. She warns strangers away from her pursuers and, believing Li Sen to be outmatched by Flender, urges Xiao Wu to summon the city authorities. She also considers giving up her desired apprenticeship rather than causing Li Sen’s death 7 11.

Her resentment toward Dai Mubai centers on abandonment and irresponsibility, not simply his involvement with multiple women. She says she would have faced death alongside him if he had cultivated diligently and considered her feelings. With Li Sen, she is initially shy and inexperienced, but becomes affectionate and grateful when he provides effective instruction and treats her as family 13 16 17.

Abilities & Skills

Nether Civet / Hell Spirit Cat

Her martial soul has a dark attribute and excels in agility 16.

• Possesses two soul rings, though their ages and individual skills are not specified 16.
• Li Sen considers a clone-based fighting style supported by self-created soul skills; this remains a proposed path, not an acquired ability 16.
• Martial-soul evolution would require a fortuitous opportunity because she has already absorbed two rings and her martial soul is not especially weak 16.
• Its limited healing capacity prevents her from safely following the crushing-pressure body training used by Li Sen and Tang San 17.

Origin Return Art

Li Sen’s cultivation method uses multiple circulation routes to compress soul power, open meridians, and accelerate cultivation 17.

• More than doubles her cultivation efficiency compared with her family’s meditation method 17.
• Requires her to memorize the circulation routes and gradually work through blocked meridians 17.
• Produces an immediate improvement in cultivation efficiency, but no documented increase in rank within the provided chapters 17.

Equipment / Items

• Soul Tool — Carries personal belongings, including a purchased guide she consults while attempting to win Li Sen’s help 15 16.

Relationships

• Li Sen — Initially her desired master; later her cultivation instructor and intimate partner. He recognizes her as part of his household and begins taking responsibility for her development 7 13 16 17.
• Dai Mubai — Her fiancé and intended partner in the Star Luo succession struggle. His abandonment, indulgence, and defeat by Tang San lead her to seek another means of survival 8 13 16.
• Tang San — Her rescuer and connection to Li Sen. Initially wary of her motives, he later understands her position as another of his master’s wives 7 9 17.
• Xiao Wu — Offers companionship during her despair and welcomes her into the group. Zhu Zhuqing follows her after the conflict with Ning Rongrong 9 13.
• Ning Rongrong — Brief companion who warns her against Li Sen. Zhu Zhuqing rejects her judgment and remains committed to obtaining his help 10 13.
• Li Xin and Li Yue — Li Sen’s wives, whom she warmly welcomes as “Sister Xin” and “Sister Yue” 15.

Notable Quotes

“I want to become stronger and escape certain death in the struggle within the imperial family. I'm willing to give everything for that.” 16

“If Dai Mubai had worked hard at cultivating, had spared even a little thought for my feelings, and hadn't abandoned me to go off enjoying himself alone, I would have faced death with him. I wouldn't have made this choice.” 16