Zhu Zhuqing

Biodata

Power Progression

Background and History

Zhu Family and Imperial Betrothal

Zhu Zhuqing is the second daughter of the Zhu Family, a powerful noble household closely tied to the Star Luo imperial family. The family's daughters traditionally become princes' principal wives: Zhu Zhuqing was designated to marry the second prince, Dai Mubai, while her older sister, Zhu Zhuyun, was betrothed to the eldest prince, Dai Weisi 15 142.

This arrangement bound Zhu Zhuqing's future to Dai Mubai's struggle against his brother. She traveled to Suotuo City to investigate rumors that Dai Mubai had abandoned self-improvement for drinking and womanizing. Although willing to accept their shared fate if he proved worthy, she found little reason to trust him 16.

Meeting Lu Qian

Lu Qian approached her through a staged fortune-telling scheme. His note correctly named her and described her journey to find her intended husband, convincing her that the supposed fortune-teller knew her circumstances 15.

When tensions escalated with Dai Mubai, Zhu Zhuqing stepped in front of Lu Qian and challenged Dai herself. After Lu Qian defeated him, she initially rejected Lu Qian's advances because she feared Dai Mubai's powerful background would endanger him. She nevertheless accepted a wager: if they met again in Suotuo City within seven days, she would date him 19 21.

Zhu Zhuqing left the city intending to return to Star Luo, but ultimately turned back and went to Shrek Academy. Their reunion there fulfilled the wager, and Lu Qian publicly acknowledged their relationship by raising their clasped hands 32.

Shrek Academy and Arena Battles

At Shrek Academy, Zhu Zhuqing agreed to share a dormitory with Ning Rongrong. They formed the Glazed Cat duo, combining Zhu Zhuqing's close-range speed with Ning Rongrong's strength and agility amplification 36 44.

She also served as a scout during the group's Star Dou Great Forest expedition and helped attack the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent intended for Oscar. Later, she and Lu Qian survived an ambush on the road to Suotuo City; Zhao Wuji brought them back, and Zhu Zhuqing returned unconscious 51 52 77 81.

After disclosing her ties to Dai Mubai, including their Martial Soul Fusion compatibility, she received Lu Qian's assurance that he would face the dangers associated with her family. She subsequently performed Nether Blue Silver Thorn with him against the Dragon Blood Team 108 109 118.

Forced Return to Star Luo City

During Lu Qian's three-month absence, Zhu Zhuqing disappeared from Shrek Academy. His investigation eventually established that Zhu Family members had taken her back to Star Luo City, where she remained under house arrest 136 139 140.

The circumstances differed from his initial suspicions. Zhu Zhuyun had learned that the Star Luo imperial family might act against her sister and asked the family to bring her home. Zhu Zhuqing's second uncle carried this out by force, without allowing her time to decide. Negative reports about Lu Qian also led the family to believe he was not serious about her 141.

Lu Qian reunited with Zhu Zhuqing, met her parents, and demonstrated his standing as Spirit Hall's Holy Son with three Titled Douluos present. Her parents did not prevent her departure. After leaving Star Luo City, she received and absorbed the two Soul Bones he had prepared for her 141.

Tournament and Later Life

Zhu Zhuqing reached level 42 before the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament. During the preliminaries, she joined Lu Qian against Blazing Fire Academy and again used Nether Blue Silver Thorn 146 151.

When war threatened Star Luo, she asked Lu Qian to protect her family. He promised to visit them, instruct Spirit Hall personnel not to target them, and mobilize the Inspection Hall's Agility Hall for their protection. The Zhu Family nevertheless refused to leave Star Luo City 169 170.

By the Linhai City reunion, Zhu Zhuqing is explicitly identified as Lu Qian's primary wife. She remains close to Ning Rongrong and helps maintain harmony among his wives 223.

Appearance

Zhu Zhuqing wears fitted black leather clothing and has a slender build 14 141.

• Martial Soul Possession: Produces cat ears and a tail; her combat stance becomes low and ready to spring 19 49.
• Claws: Blades extend from her hands, allowing her to climb trees rapidly 51.
• Black wings: Her External Soul Bone manifests two enormous black wings. Their size initially disrupts her balance, but she quickly learns to extend, retract, and control them 141.
• “Fallen Angel Form”: Lu Qian's description of her winged appearance, rather than a separate Martial Soul or transformation realm 141.

Personality

Zhu Zhuqing initially presents an extremely cold, reserved temperament. Her family circumstances make her unusually mature despite being the youngest of the Shrek group. She becomes noticeably more cheerful and playful when alone with Lu Qian, but generally adopts an older-sister role around Ning Rongrong 14 129.

She is cautious with strangers and protective of people close to her. On arriving in Suotuo City, she refuses to casually drink wine sent by an unknown person. She later tries to distance herself from Lu Qian to protect him from Dai Mubai's connections, and repeatedly worries about his safety 15 21 60 133.

Her loyalty to Lu Qian does not erase her attachment to her family. She defends Zhu Zhuyun's intentions, asks Lu Qian to spare her parents embarrassment, and seeks protection for the Zhu Family during wartime despite their earlier coercion 140 141 169.

Abilities and Skills

Hell Spirit Cat

An Agility Attack System Martial Soul suited to rapid movement, close-range attacks, and reconnaissance 51 146.

• Speed and evasion: Avoids consecutive ranged Soul Skills and closes on two opponents while supported by Ning Rongrong 44.
• Scouting: Uses agility, tree-climbing, and keen feline vision—including night vision—to identify approaching Soul Beasts 51.
• Physical resilience: Her Beast Martial Soul gives her a stronger physique than Ning Rongrong's 126.
• Limits: Cannot catch the fleeing thousand-year Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent through speed alone 52.

Soul Skills

Nether Blue Silver Thorn

A Martial Soul Fusion Skill performed with Lu Qian, merging his blue-gold light with her black light 118.

• Creates invisible vines that restrain the opposing team; Zhu Zhuqing herself disappears from view during the fusion 118.
• Overcomes the Dragon Blood Team despite a roughly ten-level gap between the teams' average Soul Power Levels 117 118.
• Leaves Zhu Zhuqing unconscious after the first documented match 118.
• Is used again against Blazing Fire Academy 151.

Fusion Compatibility with Dai Mubai

• Zhu Zhuqing confirms that she and Dai Mubai can perform a Martial Soul Fusion Skill together 108.
• She is familiar with the Hell White Tiger, prompting Lu Qian to ask about its attack methods and characteristics 165.

Equipment and Items

• Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone — An immortal herb, despite its name. Supplied by Lu Qian, it raises her Soul Power by eight levels after its full benefit is confirmed 125 129.
• Darknight Ghost Leopard Torso Bone — A thirty-thousand-year Soul Bone granting three seconds of invincibility and a slight increase to all attributes 141.
• Black-Winged Dragon Hawk External Soul Bone — A ten-thousand-year Soul Bone granting flight through large, retractable black wings 141.

Relationships

• Lu Qian — Lover and eventual husband. Their relationship begins through his fortune-telling scheme and seven-day wager; he later retrieves her from the Zhu Family and supplies major cultivation resources. She becomes his primary wife 15 21 141 223.
• Dai Mubai — Originally her designated husband and political partner in the Star Luo succession struggle. His conduct drives her away, although their Martial Souls remain fusion-compatible 15 16 19 108.
• Ning Rongrong — Roommate, Glazed Cat teammate, and sister-like companion. Despite early romantic jealousy, they become close and care for each other after exhausting fusion battles 36 44 108 118 139.
• Zhu Zhuyun — Older sister and protective advocate. Zhu Zhuqing defends her against Lu Qian's suspicions; Zhu Zhuyun arranged her return home after learning of a possible imperial threat 140 141.
• Zhu Ganglie and Madam Zhu — Parents. They initially distrust Lu Qian but allow Zhu Zhuqing to leave after meeting him and witnessing his backing 141.
• Zhao Wuji — Academy teacher who assigns her scouting duties and helps rescue her and Lu Qian after the ambush 51 81.
• Luo Sh Shui — Fellow member of Lu Qian's household. Zhu Zhuqing welcomes her at Shrek Academy and later spends time with her at home 157 193.

Notable Quotes

“This is between you and me. It has nothing to do with anyone else.”
— Addressing Dai Mubai before their confrontation 19

“Sister, Lu Qian didn't mean that either. He treats me very well too. You both want what's best for me, so please don't argue.”
— Mediating between Lu Qian and Zhu Zhuyun 140

“Brother, please save my family.”
— Asking Lu Qian to protect the Zhu Family 169