Zhu Zhuqing

Biodata

Power Progression

Background / History

Escape from the Star Luo Empire

Zhu Zhuqing grew up among stern elders and competing siblings in the Zhu Family. She learned to protect herself by remaining silent and aloof, reasoning that saying nothing would leave fewer opportunities for criticism or hurt 28.

Betrothed since childhood to Dai Mubai, the Star Luo Empire’s third prince, she rejected the marriage because of his womanizing. She fled the empire and spent half a month traveling to Nuoding City, sleeping outdoors and arriving exhausted, with torn clothing. Reports of a teenage Titled Douluo named Yi Yun gave her hope of finding protection from the imperial family 13.

Refuge at Nuoding Academy

Zhu Zhuqing found Yi Yun at Nuoding Academy and directly requested his protection. He agreed on the condition that she call him “Big Brother.” Though embarrassed and initially doubtful, she accepted. His demonstration—splitting a massive boulder with one finger and turning it to powder with a breath—convinced her that he could protect her 13.

When Dai Mubai arrived to reclaim her, Tang San blocked his way and was struck down. Yi Yun intervened, demanded that Dai Mubai apologize, leave Nuoding City, and dissolve the engagement, then threw him beyond the city walls when he refused. Dai Mubai returned toward Star Luo to seek reinforcements; the engagement’s formal dissolution was not confirmed 14.

Opening Up to Yi Yun

Zhu Zhuqing’s gratitude gradually developed into affection. She encouraged Xiao Wu to confess her own feelings for Yi Yun, inadvertently revealing that she shared them 21.

Yi Yun’s lesson about balancing cultivation with living prompted Zhu Zhuqing to reconsider her emotional isolation. She changed from her usual black outfit into a pale purple dress, made him breakfast, and spent the day beside him rather than cultivating alone. When Xiao Wu questioned her, she admitted that being with him made her happy 28.

Ning Rongrong later arranged a private opportunity for them to talk. Zhu Zhuqing asked whether Yi Yun liked her; he answered that he did, and they became a couple. Seeing Xiao Wu’s distress afterward left Zhu Zhuqing feeling guilty 29.

Life in Heaven Dou

After the group’s Harvest Feast, Zhu Zhuqing accompanied Yi Yun, Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, and Tang San to Heaven Dou City. She subsequently joined them as an honorary student at Heaven Dou Royal Academy 30 35.

Her desire for strength became explicitly tied to her relationship with Yi Yun: she asked him to teach her so she could stand beside him. As more women gathered around him, she struggled with how to respond—uncomfortable competing for his favor, unwilling to become jealous, and unable to bear leaving 37 38.

Appearance

• Build: Tall and slender, with a physique described as slender yet powerful 13.
• Hair: Long and black, initially tied in a neat ponytail 13.
• Eyes: Amber and feline, with a sharp, watchful gaze 13.
• Usual clothing: A tight-fitting black outfit, with a short sword at her waist 13.
• Later style: A knee-length pale purple dress, loose hair, and a silver ribbon tied into a bow behind her head mark her deliberate attempt to become more approachable 28.

Personality

Zhu Zhuqing initially appears cold, guarded, and difficult to approach. This reserve is learned self-protection rather than an absence of feeling: she recognizes that her upbringing never taught her how to smile freely, express affection, or comfortably interact with others. Around Yi Yun, she frequently blushes and becomes flustered, sometimes blaming the weather when others notice her feelings 13 21 22 28.

She is observant and capable of questioning the group’s treatment of others. Although she laughs at Tang San’s public calisthenics, she feels guilty and asks whether Yi Yun is being too harsh. She later recognizes the practical value of his unusual training and offers Tang San sincere encouragement after both successes and defeats 16 19 20 35 40.

Abilities & Skills

Hell Spirit Cat Martial Soul

• Possesses the Hell Spirit Cat Martial Soul, also referred to as Nether Civet 13.
• Is introduced as a future agility-attack Soul Master; her light, catlike steps reinforce that association 13.

Soul Power Cultivation

• Regularly cultivates beneath a tree at Nuoding Academy, maintaining this routine while the others pursue their own training 14 19 23 25.
• Recognizes that gardening can train soul power control and defends its usefulness when Xiao Wu dismisses it as another of Yi Yun’s tricks 20.
• Senses the powerful soul power fluctuations caused by Liu Erlong’s outburst 36.
• Secures Yi Yun’s agreement to teach her after requesting help with becoming stronger 37.

Cooking

• Learns to prepare congee and fried eggs as a way to express affection for Yi Yun 28.
• Successfully serves century egg and lean pork congee, two eggs cooked to different degrees of doneness, and pickled vegetables; Yi Yun praises the meal 28.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Short sword — Carried at her waist when she arrives in Nuoding City 13.
• Silver cat-pendant necklace — Bought for her by Yi Yun after he notices her admiring it during their Heaven Dou shopping trip 31.
• Purple hair clip — Handed to her by Xiao Wu after Yi Yun selects it for her; she immediately wears it 31.

Relationships

• Yi Yun — Protector, romantic partner, and prospective cultivation teacher. She initially seeks him out for safety, then comes to value the happiness and companionship he brings into her life 13 29 37 40.
• Dai Mubai — Unwanted fiancé through a childhood imperial marriage alliance. His womanizing drives her to flee; his attempt to take her back is stopped by Yi Yun 13 14.
• Xiao Wu — Friend, roommate at Nuoding Academy, and fellow romantic partner of Yi Yun. Zhu Zhuqing encourages her confession, while Xiao Wu later accepts Zhu Zhuqing’s affection despite bouts of jealousy. Their shared attachment becomes easier for Xiao Wu during the Heaven Dou shopping trip 21 28 29 31.
• Ning Rongrong — Companion and matchmaker. She encourages Zhu Zhuqing to speak honestly and creates the private meeting that leads to her relationship with Yi Yun 29.
• Tang San — Companion whom she respects for his resilience. She gives him water after his successful performance, brings him a towel after late-night training, and reminds him that his achievements matter even if he cannot defeat Yi Yun 21 35 40.

Notable Quotes

“If you like him, say it. Keeping it bottled up hurts.” 21

“I want to grow stronger. Strong enough to stand beside you.” 37

“Because he showed me that being alive can be happy.” 40