Zhu Zhuqing

Biodata

Power Progression

Background / History

Zhu Zhuqing was born into the Zhu Family, a noble house whose standing depended on marriage alliances with the Star Luo Imperial Family. Betrothed to Dai Mubai from childhood, she was raised to place obedience to her family and the imperial household above her own wishes 16 25 30.

Her parents betrothed their two daughters to the imperial family’s two rival princes, prioritizing the prospect of one becoming empress over their daughters’ welfare. The Zhu Family also maintained factions supporting Dai Weisi and Dai Mubai so that it could preserve its influence regardless of the succession’s outcome 30.

Although she disliked her predetermined future, Zhu Zhuqing initially accepted it under pressure from her parents and elders. She traveled to Suotuo City to find Dai Mubai, but secretly observed him taking different women to the Rose Hotel. His behavior deepened her disillusionment and explains her cold treatment of him after joining Shrek Academy 15 16.

Breaking the betrothal carried consequences beyond her own future. She feared that, if Dai Mubai became the confirmed heir, rejecting the marriage could bring destruction upon the Zhu Family, including her parents and siblings 25.

Appearance

• Face and expression: Frequently described as beautiful but stern or aloof; her smiles are uncommon 8 24.
• Build: Has a curvaceous figure that becomes more pronounced during the five-year time skip 31 33.
• Hands: Small, smooth hands that transform into sharp claws during combat 24 31.
• Arena attire: Wears matching clothing and a mask with the other Shrek Seven Devils to avoid drawing unnecessary attention 30.

Personality

Zhu Zhuqing is reserved, cold in manner, and sparing with words. She ignores Zhao Su’s first attempt to approach her and dismisses the thugs she defeats with a single command. In combat, she is swift and ruthless, though emotional turmoil can make that ruthlessness dangerous: while distressed, she nearly kills Zhang Yuren after he has surrendered 8 31.

She values fidelity in romance and rejects Dai Mubai’s womanizing. Her attachment to Zhao Su reveals a more affectionate and vulnerable side, including teasing, confessions, and jealousy toward women close to him. Her outwardly cold expression remains even after their relationship develops 15 33 36 43 47.

Her desire for independence conflicts with deeply ingrained obedience and concern for her family. She trains to exhaustion while trying to suppress her feelings for Zhao Su, later refuses cultivation-enhancing herbs in favor of her own effort, and reacts bitterly when she learns that his initial kindness had an ulterior motive 29 30 34 40.

Abilities & Skills

Hell Spirit Cat

Her original feline martial soul greatly increases her speed when merged with her body 8.

• Allows movements too fast to be seen clearly during her attack on a mutated White Tiger Soul King 13.
• Originally possesses flaws that the Zhu Family compensates for through fusion with the Star Luo Imperial Family’s Evil-Eyed White Tiger 19.
• Is also called the Nether Civet in the supplied passages 13 19.

Yin-Yang Spirit Cat

Zhao Su’s divine power evolves her original martial soul into the Yin-Yang Spirit Cat, correcting its internal imbalance 19.

• Retains a broadly similar outward form, but its formerly green eyes become one black and one white 19 27.
• Grants her, individually, the formidable power associated with the Hell White Tiger fusion technique 19.
• Removes her martial soul’s need to rely on the imperial family’s White Tiger for its greatest strength 19.
• Its initial evolution becomes unstable when her thoughts wander; Zhao Su’s intervention prevents the backlash from worsening 19.

Speed and Claw Combat

Zhu Zhuqing combines rapid movement with sharp claw attacks, exploiting openings in an opponent’s defenses 31.

• Attacks Zhang Yuren immediately after he throws his curved-blade martial soul to defend his partner 31.
• Helps protect Ning Rongrong and Oscar alongside Ma Hongjun during a group battle 21.
• Improves her use of speed and teamwork under Zhao Su’s battlefield instructions, helping the seven level-thirty students pressure four Soul Kings 22.
• Can lose control of an attack when emotionally distressed, as shown by her strike toward the surrendered Zhang Yuren’s throat 31.

Martial Soul Fusion Compatibility

Equipment / Items

• Cat figurine: Bought by Zhao Su during their first encounter and accepted at Shrek Academy. She later holds it while privately thinking about him 8 14 25.
• Matching cat gift: A second cat gift presented by Zhao Su as part of a pair—one for her and one for him—during their reconciliation 43.
• Lovesick Heartbreak Red: An immortal flower given to her by Zhao Su. After her blood causes its blossom to detach, she keeps it rather than consuming it, despite its promised cultivation benefits 39 40.

Relationships

• Zhao Su — Teacher, benefactor, and romantic partner. He evolves her martial soul and helps obtain her third ring, but also uses spiritual influence, staged danger, and calculated indifference to draw her closer and create discord within Shrek. She chooses him over Dai Mubai, later confronts his deception, and eventually reconciles with him after he promises to handle the threats posed by her family and the imperial household 19 22 23 24 32 34 43.
• Dai Mubai — Childhood fiancé and teammate. His womanizing alienates her; she rejects his efforts to approach her and later makes her choice of Zhao Su clear. Dai Mubai accepts the romantic outcome, while the wider political consequences remain a concern 15 25 30 32 33 43.
• Ning Rongrong — Close friend, confidante, and sleeping companion. Encourages her to choose her own future, but also reports her feelings to Zhao Su and agrees to help him win her over in exchange for further martial soul evolution 25 29.
• Zhang Ying / Shadow — A source of romantic jealousy because of her intimacy with Zhao Su. Zhu Zhuqing walks away after seeing them together and later accepts the Lovesick Heartbreak Red when Zhang Ying offers to take it 36 39.
• Zhu Zhuyun — Family rival aligned with Dai Weisi. Questions whether Zhu Zhuqing has broken her family oath after seeing Zhao Su reassure her before their tournament match 49.
• Zhu Family elders and parents — Authorities who arrange her marriage and demand that she strengthen her relationship and fusion compatibility with Dai Mubai. Her fear for the family’s survival repeatedly restrains her choices 25 30.
• Yu Xiaogang — Theoretical instructor. Her evolved martial soul helps disprove his suspicion that Zhao Su’s improvements came from burning the students’ vitality 27 33.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Suotuo City and Shrek Admission

• Defeats five thugs in Suotuo City, attracting Zhao Su’s attention; ignores his first offer of a cat handicraft 8.
• Passes Shrek Academy’s admission tests alongside Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Ning Rongrong 9.
• Assists Dai Mubai, Tang San, and Xiao Wu against a member of the Suotuo City Six Freaks 13.

Star Dou Great Forest

• Her martial soul evolution gives her grounds to question the supposed necessity of her marriage, but those thoughts interrupt cultivation and trigger a backlash 19.
• Obtains the Netherworld White Fox’s ring while believing Zhao Su is risking his life against two Titled Douluo. He deliberately conceals his true strength to create that impression 23 24.
• Confides her feelings and betrothal to Ning Rongrong, then withdraws from Zhao Su because of her family obligations 25 29.

Great Soul Arena and Romantic Choice

• Is assigned to partner Zhao Su despite attempting to choose Ning Rongrong instead 30.
• Breaks down after Zhao Su stops her from killing a surrendered opponent; his reassurance strengthens her attachment to him 31.
• Becomes the target of Mad Rhino’s attempt to remove her mask, prompting Zhao Su to intervene and join the next team match 31.
• Chooses Zhao Su following a private conversation with Dai Mubai during the team’s victory celebration 32.

Five-Year Training and Heaven Dou City

• Reaches level fifty-three while remaining closely attached to Zhao Su 33.
• Confronts him about his prior knowledge of her identity and his motives. He admits an ulterior purpose, insists that his affection is genuine, and later privately plans to send her back to Star Luo 34.
• Preserves the Lovesick Heartbreak Red and refuses an alternative immortal herb, declaring that she can become strong through cultivation 40.
• Reconciles with Zhao Su after he reassures her about the Zhu Family and Star Luo Imperial Family; the two kiss before Ma Hongjun interrupts 43.

Tournament Finals and Spirit City Departure

• Faces Zhu Zhuyun and Dai Weisi with visible anxiety, receiving Zhao Su’s reassurance immediately before entering the platform 49.
• Helps Shrek defeat the Star Luo imperial team and Spirit Hall Academy. Her advancement has surpassed the older rivals, who resolve to eliminate her and Dai Mubai before they can return to Star Luo 49.
• Recognizes Zhao Su despite his concealing black robes when he orders Spirit Hall’s enforcement squads to let Shrek leave. She departs with Ning Rongrong’s prompting, repeatedly looking back at him 50.

Notable Quotes

“But you're in my heart.” 33

“Then you had an ulterior motive for treating me well and getting close to me, too?” 34

“No need. I can become strong through my own cultivation!” 40