Zhu Zhuqing

Biodata

Power Progression

Background / History

Star Luo Nobility

Zhu Zhuqing comes from one of the Star Luo Empire’s foremost noble families. Her family’s practices tie her fate to Dai Mubai, the empire’s third prince and her fiancé. Her family’s influence initially complicates her interest in Chen Ci and her willingness to study in the Heaven Dou Empire 13 16 21.

Rescue on the Road

While traveling toward Suotuo City, Zhu Zhuqing emerges from a forest pursued by more than ten mounted bandits. Several pursuers have serious injuries, including missing limbs, apparently inflicted by her. Chen Ci intervenes with Ning Rongrong’s support 11.

Chen Ci’s Sincerity initially makes Zhu Zhuqing mistake him for the bandits’ accomplice. Seeing Ning Rongrong’s Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda convinces her otherwise. She warns Chen Ci against pursuing the fleeing bandits, but his determination to prevent further victims leaves a strong impression on her 11 12.

Despite her injuries, Zhu Zhuqing accompanies Ning Rongrong after him. With Rongrong enhancing her strength, speed, and Soul Power, she pursues and kills a bandit who fled separately from the others 12.

Suotuo City and the Rose Hotel

Ning Rongrong gives Zhu Zhuqing a healing pill, and the three formally introduce themselves. Discovering their shared destination, Zhu Zhuqing joins their journey to Shrek Academy. Chen Ci also offers her the option of Heaven Dou Royal Academy if Shrek proves disappointing 13.

In Suotuo City, Ma Hongjun attempts to seize Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong. Zhu Zhuqing prepares to help Chen Ci fight him, but Rongrong assures her that he can handle the confrontation. Both girls later ask Chen Ci to spare Ma Hongjun; he instead has him arrested 14.

At the Rose Hotel, Zhu Zhuqing supports Chen Ci during the dispute over the last room. Watching him defeat Dai Mubai despite his lower Soul Power strengthens her admiration for him. She subsequently agrees to share the room’s large bed with Chen Ci and Ning Rongrong rather than have anyone sleep on the sofa 15 16 17.

Leaving Shrek Academy

Zhu Zhuqing passes Shrek Academy’s aptitude test and is admitted. Her initial willingness to look beyond its shabby surroundings gives way to disgust with its students’ conduct, particularly Dai Mubai’s behavior and Ma Hongjun’s earlier harassment 18 20.

When Chen Ci and Ning Rongrong leave, Chen Ci renews his invitation to Heaven Dou Royal Academy. Zhu Zhuqing hesitates because of tensions between Heaven Dou and Star Luo. Dai Mubai’s attempt to forbid her departure ends that hesitation: she rejects his authority and chooses to accompany Chen Ci 21.

Heaven Dou Royal Academy

At admission, Chen Ci presents Zhu Zhuqing as a collateral disciple of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and reports her Soul Power as rank twenty-eight. All three successfully enroll 22.

Song Zhinan arranges their placement as Heaven Dou Grade students and recommends Qin Ming as a mentor. Zhu Zhuqing takes accommodation next door to Chen Ci and Ning Rongrong 23.

Appearance

• Clothing: Black leather clothing and long leather boots 11 15.
• Martial Soul-associated features: Appears with cat ears when first encountered fleeing the forest 11.

Personality

Zhu Zhuqing is courageous and unwilling to leave others to take risks on her behalf. Although injured, she follows Ning Rongrong into the bandit pursuit, reasoning that she should not retreat when even a support-type Soul Master is prepared to help. She also shows compassion when Ma Hongjun’s suffering prompts her to request mercy 12 14.

Her attraction to Chen Ci grows from his willingness to protect strangers, his dedication to cultivation, and his combat ability. She privately resolves to pursue him despite recognizing his close relationship with Ning Rongrong 12 13 16.

She is cautious about family and political obligations but forceful when challenged. Her response to Dai Mubai at Shrek marks a clear assertion that he does not control her choices 13 21.

Abilities & Skills

Hell Spirit Cat

Zhu Zhuqing’s Martial Soul supports her agility-attack specialization 12.

• Gives her a sense of smell beyond that of ordinary people 12.
• No named Soul Skills or Soul Ring configuration are disclosed in the supplied passages.

Agility and Pursuit

• Escapes through a forest while pursued by mounted bandits, having apparently inflicted severe injuries on several of them 11.
• Can continue moving and fighting despite existing injuries 12.
• Successfully hunts down a fleeing bandit with Ning Rongrong’s attribute enhancements 12.

Relationships

• Chen Ci — Rescuer, traveling companion, and romantic interest. His conduct and strength inspire her admiration; she ultimately chooses to leave Shrek with him 12 13 16 21.
• Ning Rongrong — Traveling companion and fellow student. Rongrong provides healing and combat support, while Zhu Zhuqing is conscious of her close relationship with Chen Ci 12 13 22.
• Dai Mubai — Fiancé whose behavior disgusts her. She openly rejects his attempt to dictate where she studies 20 21.
• Ma Hongjun — Harasses her and Ning Rongrong upon their arrival in Suotuo City. His conduct contributes to her rejection of Shrek Academy 14 20.
• Song Zhinan — Handles her enrollment arrangements at Heaven Dou Royal Academy and recommends Qin Ming as a mentor 23.

Notable Quotes

“Miss, your Martial Soul is the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. You're a support-type Soul Master, yet even you dare to fight the bandits. All the more reason I shouldn't back down.” 12

“Who are you to point fingers and tell me what to do?”
— Rejecting Dai Mubai’s interference 21