Xiao Cheng

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Xiao Cheng (萧诚)
Alias(es)	Shop Owner Xiao; Lightning King Xiao 196
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Ruyi Zhai; Xiao Family Market
Occupation/Role	Shopkeeper and pastry chef of Ruyi Zhai
First Appearance	4

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Seventh Stage of Dou Qi	4	His realm is observed by Old Yao shortly after Ruyi Zhai begins affecting the local plot.
Ninth Stage of Dou Qi	19	Reached through a System side quest involving Peanut Candy.
One-star Dou Zhe	42	Identifies himself as a One-star Dou Zhe during a visit to the Xiao Family.
Four-star Dou Zhe	88	Uses a quest reward to advance directly from Two-star to Four-star Dou Zhe.
Eight-star Dou Zhe	163	Recorded on his personal panel; Thunderclap Art is proficiently mastered.
Level Two Shopkeeper	163	Nearing advancement to Level Three Shopkeeper.
One-star Great Dou Master	171	Recorded after receiving continuous System rewards.
Level Three Shopkeeper	171	Gains access to Body Forging Technique and Pastry Training Room trial cards.
One-star Dou Ling	230	Recorded on his personal panel; Body Tempering Technique is proficiently used.
Level Four Shopkeeper	230	Achieved before beginning operations in the Black Corner Region.
Four-star Dou Ling	293	Completes a System mission and advances by two minor realms.
Level Five Shopkeeper	309	Reaches the level after progressing the osmanthus cake mission.
Five-star Dou Ling	351	Recorded after his rise to prominence in the Black Corner Region.
Level Six Shopkeeper	365	Unlocks the authority to propose modifications to task rewards, subject to System approval. 401

Background

Xiao Cheng is a transmigrator from Earth who opens Ruyi Zhai in the Xiao Family Market. He possesses the God-Tier Pastry System, which supplies recipes, quests, rewards, shop upgrades, and protective measures—but also threatens bizarre penalties for failure. He keeps the System secret and allows others to assume that a powerful backer stands behind him. 5 16

His Peach Pastry alters the expected course of events when Xiao Yan and Xiao Xun'er consume it instead of continuing their original market outing. Recognizing that his presence has created a butterfly effect, Xiao Cheng initially intends to avoid interfering with Xiao Yan’s path, though he later actively supports Xiao Yan when necessary. 4 134

Ruyi Zhai grows from an obscure shop into a prominent business whose pastries can enhance Dou Qi, physical strength, comprehension, and recovery. Its success draws customers and attention from the Xiao Family, Mitel Family, Jia Lie Family, Yun Lan Sect, Imperial Family, Snake People Tribe, and major Black Corner Region factions. 20 60 169 253 310

Personality

Xiao Cheng is outwardly relaxed, sarcastic, and business-minded. He frequently complains about Xiao Dian’s arbitrary missions and punishments, yet consistently completes them through persistence, improvisation, and practical planning. 16 89 293

He remains composed when threatened by powerful visitors such as Jia Lie'ao, Mu She, and the Black Skull Tomb. While he prefers operating a peaceful bakery, he retaliates decisively against people who target him, his shop, or his employees. 80 100 324 343

Though he sometimes exploits his knowledge of the world’s original plot, he is protective of his fellow transmigrant Xiao Yan and supportive of friends, employees, and customers in genuine need. 5 139 205 261

Appearance

Xiao Cheng is described as a young, handsome man. Elder Jia specifically notes both his cultivation and appearance upon meeting him. 174

• Often wears the Pastry Chef’s Exclusive Outfit, which slowly increases his Dou Qi. 11
• Uses a gas mask, chili powder, and pepper powder as part of an improvised combat strategy against Mo Ran. 164
• In battle, surrounds himself with lightning and later manifests Lightning Armor. 164 324

Abilities & Skills

Thunderclap Art

A Mysterious Tier Dou Skill drawn from a System reward alongside the Sky Thunder Blade. Xiao Cheng develops it into his principal offensive technique. 98

• Defeats a second-tier fire wolf and a third-tier Purple Lightning Leopard. 99
• Eliminates Yellow Sand Scorpions while assisting Dan Zai’s team. 195
• Gives Xiao Cheng his “Lightning King Xiao” reputation. 195
• Can be channeled through his Dragon Pattern Rolling Pin in close combat. 324

Lightning Armor

A lightning-based defensive and offensive state used against Molhan. 324

• Allows Xiao Cheng to gain the upper hand against Molhan after the latter boosts himself to Four-star Dou Ling. 324
• Is used in conjunction with Thunderclap Art and the electrified rolling pin. 324

Body Tempering Technique

A System-provided body-refining method that inflicts intense pain during training but improves his physical condition afterward. 176

• Improves physical strength and flexibility. 176
• Recorded as proficiently used by the time he reaches One-star Dou Ling. 230
• Supports his close-range combat ability. 324

Pastry Crafting and Shop Management

Xiao Cheng produces pastries, drinks, and dishes with extraordinary effects, while personally directing Ruyi Zhai’s expansion and operations.

• His pastries can enhance Dou Qi, cultivation speed, physical strength, comprehension, and Dou Skill understanding. 4 60 208
• Ruyi Juice restores Dou Qi and rejuvenates its drinkers. 195 196
• Mung Bean Cake cures Nalan Jie’s illness. 169
• Horseshoe Pastries are intended to treat cultivation problems. 130
• Designs Ruyi Zhai’s membership system, including a points model and anti-counterfeiting membership cards. 139 150
• Uses the System’s Virtual Training Space to train skills and abilities mentally. 89

System Protection and Teleportation

The God-Tier Pastry System gives Xiao Cheng access to missions, rewards, upgrades, teleportation, and a protective range.

• Teleports him to locations including the Monster Mountain Range and Jia Nan City. 94 205
• Kills an attacker from the Black Skull Tomb with a triggered lightning strike inside its protective range. 343
• Grants quest rewards, including cultivation increases, recipes, shopkeeper experience, and equipment. 16 98 293
• Has final authority over changes Xiao Cheng proposes to mission rewards. 401

Equipment / Items

• Sky Thunder Blade — Weapon drawn together with Thunderclap Art. 98
• Dragon Pattern Rolling Pin — Used as an electrified weapon against Molhan. 324
• Pastry Chef’s Exclusive Outfit — Slowly raises his Dou Qi while worn. 11
• Gas mask — Used during his ambush on Mo Ran. 164
• Xiao Wu — Damaged One-star Dou Zong mechanical puppet and Xiao Cheng’s guard. 163
• Bai Suzhen — Cat mascot. 163
• Pastry Cart — His mobile Ruyi Zhai storefront in the Black Corner Region. 238
• Three-piece set of sports equipment — System reward received after completing missions. 417

Relationships

• Xiao Yan — Fellow Earth transmigrant and close ally. Xiao Cheng helps accelerate his cultivation, sponsors his journey, and later receives a System mission to guide him toward Five-star Dou Zhe. 4 134 205
• Xiao Dian — His God-Tier Pastry System. Their relationship is contentious: Xiao Cheng resents its expensive requirements and humiliating penalties, but depends on its rewards and protections. 16 89 401
• Little Doctor Immortal — Ruyi Zhai employee and trusted subordinate. Xiao Cheng eventually promotes her to manage the shop while he travels. 46 309
• Yue'er — Princess employed at Ruyi Zhai. She frequently pressures Xiao Cheng into making food or playing games, though he indulges her. 56 134
• Xiao Wu — Loyal mechanical-puppet guard who follows Xiao Cheng’s orders without question. 81 94
• Xiao Xun'er — Customer and ally with a playful rapport with Xiao Cheng; she initially investigates and warns him over his interest in Xiao Yan. 11 81
• Xiao Mei — Friendly customer who helps him recruit laborers and procure materials. 102
• Mitel Tengshan — Mitel Family head who considers Xiao Cheng a major long-term investment and seeks friendship rather than control. 60 261
• Su Mei — Rakshasa Gate leader and business ally. She values Ruyi Zhai’s products and later asks Xiao Cheng to help Sun Ming. 253 347
• Fan Qian — Rakshasa City guard captain and loyal customer. He breaks through after consuming Sesame Candy and later assists Xiao Cheng with errands. 243 265
• Zi Yan — A gluttonous, mischievous companion who frequently demands pastries and games from him. 230 326
• Che Cheng — Black Emperor Sect elder who becomes an intern employee while secretly reporting on Ruyi Zhai to his sect. 295 309
• Fan Ling — Blood Sect young sect master. Their hostile first encounter over the pastry cart eventually develops into friendship. 238 338

Story Role / Major Arcs

Establishing Ruyi Zhai

Xiao Cheng opens Ruyi Zhai in the Xiao Family Market and sells cultivation-enhancing Peach Pastries. Their effect on Xiao Yan and Xiao Xun'er immediately changes the expected plot, brings the Xiao Family’s attention, and establishes the shop’s reputation. 4 10 23

Wutan City Conflicts and Expansion

As Ruyi Zhai gains influence, Xiao Cheng deals with probing visits and threats from the Jia Lie Family, Mu She, the Mitel Family, and Yun Lan Sect representatives. He expands the shop, hires staff, introduces new pastries, and creates a membership program. 80 100 135 150

Tagor Desert and Stone Desert City

Xiao Cheng travels between Wutan City, the Tagor Desert, and Stone Desert City. He aids Dan Zai’s team, befriends the Xiao brothers, recruits Qing Lin, and becomes involved with Snake People Tribe affairs. 195 196 199

Black Corner Region Operations

Sent to Jia Nan City by a System mission, Xiao Cheng establishes a pastry-cart business in the Black Corner Region. His products earn customers in Rakshasa City and attract the interest of Rakshasa Gate, Blood Sect, Black Emperor Sect, Eight Sects Gate, and Black Skull Tomb. 205 243 265 310

Black Skull Tomb Conflict

After Molhan confronts him, Xiao Cheng defeats and severely injures the elder despite Molhan’s pill-enhanced cultivation. The Black Skull Tomb retaliates, but Xiao Cheng’s System protection and lightning abilities kill one attacker and allow him to defeat the Fourth Elder’s group. 324 343 346

Snake People Tribe Cooperation

As a Level Six Shopkeeper, Xiao Cheng sells Red Bean Cakes in Snake People City, negotiates potential cooperation with Queen Medusa, and organizes an “Otherworldly Fitness Mobilization” to help the tribe train. 401 404