Zhu Zhuqing

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Zhu Zhuqing (朱竹清)
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Shrek Academy 17 18
Occupation/Role	Student; Agility Attack Type Soul Master 65
First Appearance	Chapter 17 17

Background / History

Zhu Zhuqing was raised under intense family pressure and bound by a marriage contract to Dai Mubai. She came to Shrek Academy seeking Dai Mubai, but found his promiscuity and prior conduct deeply disappointing. 35 287

She entered Shrek alongside Zhang Tianyu, Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Ning Rongrong. Their Soul Power exceeded the threshold for Shrek’s second and third entrance trials, placing them directly into Zhao Wuji’s fourth trial. 18

Her conflict with Dai Mubai worsened at the academy. Though Dai attempted to restrain himself and later change, Zhuqing remained distant and rejected the expectation that his self-improvement obligated her to accept him. 31 32 286

Appearance

Zhu Zhuqing commonly wears a tight leather outfit. During Martial Soul Possession, her pupils change color, cat ears emerge, and her hands become clawed. 29 68

• Long hair and a reserved bearing. 64
• Feline traits during possession, including cat ears and sharp claws. 29
• Fast, quiet movement suited to an agility-focused combat style. 29 57

Personality

Initially cold, disciplined, and distant toward others, Zhuqing is reluctant to waste words on people she dislikes. Her upbringing left her accustomed to constant cultivation and pressure, to the point that she had forgotten how to genuinely smile. 31 36 37

She values freedom above familial expectations and refuses to let Dai Mubai’s changes dictate her choices. She believes personal growth should be undertaken for oneself, not as a transaction demanding affection in return. 64 286

Around Zhang Tianyu, Zhuqing gradually becomes more open, gentle, and playful. Their outings let her experience ordinary enjoyment outside her rigid routine, and she comes to regard him as a genuine friend before confessing her feelings. 37 38 64

Abilities & Skills

Feline Martial Soul Possession

Zhuqing possesses an unnamed feline Beast Spirit that transforms her body for close-range combat. 29

• Produces cat ears, altered pupils, and sharp claws. 29
• Her claw attacks are the basis for many of her combat techniques. 68
• Gives her an agility-oriented fighting style rather than a defensive one. 65

High-Speed Movement

Zhuqing can rapidly close distance, moving in a blur of afterimages during battle. 29

• Reacted quickly enough to withdraw from Zhang Tianyu’s incoming black fireballs during Zhao Wuji’s trial. 19
• Attacked Zhao Wuji in coordination with Xiao Wu. 19
• Moves quietly enough to approach without notice. 57

Combat Resolve

Zhuqing does not condemn Zhang Tianyu for killing Lao E through a surprise attack, arguing that a stronger opponent who attacks a weaker one has already abandoned any claim to “Martial Ethics.” 37

• Prioritizes survival over ceremonial fairness against overwhelming opponents. 37
• Continues cultivating intensely to avoid falling behind stronger teammates. 64

Relationships

• Zhang Tianyu — Initially impressed by his strength, warmth, and restraint; she later accepts him as a true friend, confesses her feelings, and pursues a relationship founded on her own freedom and choice. 22 38 64
• Dai Mubai — Her former fiancé under a family marriage contract. She rejects both the contract and Dai’s belief that his later efforts entitle him to her affection. 35 286 287
• Xiao Wu — Shrek classmate and friend. Xiao Wu supports Zhuqing’s relationship with Zhang Tianyu, though later becomes wary of Zhuqing’s growing affection for him. 64 272
• Ning Rongrong — Friend and fellow Shrek student. The two cultivate intensely to keep pace with stronger teammates. 64 148
• Zhu Zhuyun — Zhuqing’s elder sister, encountered in Spirit City alongside Dai Weisi. Their family background contributes to Zhuqing’s anxiety and pressure. 283 284

Story Role / Major Arcs

Shrek Academy Entrance

Zhuqing arrives at Shrek Academy, where Dai Mubai immediately recognizes her. She joins the other candidates in skipping the early entrance trials due to her Soul Power and participates in the assessment against Zhao Wuji. 17 18

Conflict with Dai Mubai

Dai’s history with other women is exposed in front of Zhuqing, causing her to leave upset. Their strained relationship later escalates when Dai nearly uses Rage Burst on her in anger. 24 32

Suotuo City Outings

Zhuqing seeks Zhang Tianyu’s advice about Dai Mubai, then accepts his invitation to fly on Huangquan and visit Suotuo City’s night market. The experience makes her question a life devoted solely to cultivation and gives her a sense of freedom and happiness. 35 36 37

During one outing, she witnesses Zhang Tianyu instantly kill the Soul King Lao E. Rather than recoiling, she defends his decision to strike first against a stronger aggressor. 37

Confession and Choice

After Dai’s apparent changes become a topic among the girls, Zhuqing refuses to reconsider him. She then confesses to Zhang Tianyu, explaining that what she seeks is the freedom to decide her own life without family or social pressure. 64

Spirit City and the Tournament Finals

In Spirit City, Zhuqing faces her sister Zhu Zhuyun and the pressure associated with their families. Later, she explicitly rejects Dai Mubai and their marriage contract, stating that his attempts to change were his own choice rather than a debt she must repay. 283 286 287

Following Shrek Academy’s tournament victory, she receives one of the distributed Soul Bones alongside Ma Hongjun and Ning Rongrong. 296

Notable Quotes

“Freedom.” 64

“You changed yourself. You think you've treated me decently, so I have to respond to you? I have to accept you?” 286