Shi Lei

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Shi Lei (石磊) 9
Alias(es)	Zhongli; Mr. L; Lucky Knight; Doctor Zhongli 295 313 436
Species/Race	Unspecified; possesses a golden dragon true form 533
Gender	Male 9
Birthday	June 24 9
Height	176 cm 9
Affiliation	Penguin Logistics; Liyue City 9 366
Occupation/Role	Messenger/courier, bodyguard, healer, and City Lord of Liyue 9 32 170 366
Status	Alive 537
First Appearance	Chapter 4 4

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Immortal Realm	37 75	A system level-up caused Shi Lei to transform into a dragon. His subsequent testing showed faster, more precise construct control and thought-activated shielding.
Archon Realm	128	Shi Lei completed his advancement amid a vast energy wave and celestial phenomenon; his flight thereafter had no time limit.

Background / History

Shi Lei refuses to disclose his place of origin. He arrived in Lungmen as a penniless, homeless wanderer, then became a Penguin Logistics employee after finding acceptance among its messengers. Although initially evaluated as having no combat experience, he was already concealing exceptional earth-based Originium Arts. 9 59

Early in his time in Lungmen, Shi Lei acted anonymously to protect others. He saved Infected civilians and Guard Department personnel with rock pillars, then disappeared after demanding secrecy. He later repelled more than two hundred Green Shrimp Gang reinforcements in a single move, drawing Texas's attention to the depth of his hidden cultivation. 4 21

He gradually chose to remain with Penguin Logistics, working as a courier and bodyguard while accumulating Roleplay Value by embodying the ideals of Rex Lapis. His growing influence brought him into contact with Lungmen's political and criminal powers, including Lin Gerei, Chen Hui Jie, and Wei Yenwu. 9 30 32 146

Shi Lei eventually became the lord of Liyue City. He used its resources to shelter Infected people, Sarkaz, and other displaced groups, while delegating most internal administration to trusted subordinates. 332 477 532

Appearance

Shi Lei is a young man in his twenties, standing 176 cm tall. He frequently conceals his appearance to preserve his anonymity, especially after his golden irises began drawing attention. 9 113 161

• Golden irises known as the Golden Dragon Eyes; he sought colored contacts to hide them. 113 143
• Often wears a hat, mask, or self-created Rock Mask to obscure his face. 32 130
• Can assume a dragon form following his Immortal Realm advancement. 37
• His true form is described as a golden dragon. 533

Personality

Shi Lei values a quiet, comfortable life over wealth, political office, or prestige. He declined Wei Yenwu's offer to join the Lungmen Guard Department's Special Inspectorate because he preferred his position at Penguin Logistics, and he repeatedly rejects gifts or rewards he believes he has not earned. 37 148 383

Despite his overwhelming power, he is deliberate about restraint. He avoids using lethal force or indiscriminate attacks when rules, innocent bystanders, or long-term consequences are involved. He views strength as a responsibility rather than a license to ignore the law. 83 105 436

Shi Lei is compassionate toward the Infected and vulnerable people he encounters. He repeatedly intervenes against exploitation, studies medicine to improve his ability to remove Originium safely, and accepts help requests when he believes he can make a meaningful difference. 24 149 170 477

Abilities & Skills

Zhongli Template and Roleplay Value

Shi Lei's system awards Roleplay Value for actions that align with his portrayal of Rex Lapis. This value fuels his cultivation advances.

• Reached 14 Roleplay Value after anonymously saving Infected civilians and Guard Department elites. 4
• Reads extensively in libraries and during work hours to gain Roleplay Value and better understand Terra. 32 145
• Uses Immortal Body Mode while sleeping to accelerate cultivation. 75
• Had sufficient Roleplay Value to promote to the True God Realm, but remained cautious about triggering another advancement. 533

Geo Constructs

Shi Lei can create and manipulate rock-based constructs with exceptional range, speed, and precision.

• Summons Rock Spines and stone pillars for rescue, obstruction, and battlefield control. 4 28
• Creates Rock Spears without carrying a conventional weapon. 28 38
• Forms dense Rock Spear nets and cages capable of immobilizing agile opponents. 106
• Constructs floors, walls, houses, and large transport structures from condensed rock. 168 348
• Can create gold bars, Red Gold, Originium, masks, and other refined materials or objects. 287 314 344

Jade Shield

Shi Lei's Jade Shield is his primary defensive ability and can also protect nearby allies.

• Can activate the shield by thought after reaching the Immortal Realm. 38
• His medical examination states that those under his Arts coverage share his extraordinary physiological tolerance. 9
• Ordinary weapons are unable to break the shield. 61
• The shield is described by observers as immune to all damage. 127
• Its protective range is limited, making distant allies harder to cover. 372

Planet Befall

Shi Lei can summon catastrophic meteorites from the sky.

• Uses Planet Befall to incinerate nearly two hundred Felines. 36
• Avoids deploying meteors in populated areas where collateral damage would endanger civilians. 83
• Resolved the Demonic Blade crisis in Sami by summoning a meteorite. 512

Flight and Aerial Travel

Shi Lei can fly independently and transport others through the air.

• First transformed into a dragon after his Immortal Realm level-up. 37
• Gained unlimited flight duration after advancing to the Archon Realm. 128
• Uses high-speed rock platforms to carry allies across cities, countries, and dangerous terrain. 175 521
• Can fly while carrying passengers and construct buildings in midair. 168

Healing and Originium Removal

Shi Lei can manipulate Originium through physical contact and precise internal construct control.

• Discovered that touching Mudrock could heal her. 113
• Removed Lappland's Originium and saved her life. 117
• Successfully cured Lisa's Originium-related illness. 168 170
• Can remove Originium from blood and non-vital areas to extend patients' lives. 171 185
• Cannot yet fully repair severely infected internal organs, so he limits treatment to what he can safely handle. 171
• Studies anatomy, cytology, and biology to reduce the risks of his procedures. 149 171

Psychic Scan and Mental Power

Shi Lei can project mental power over extreme distances for detection, tracking, and control.

• Uses Psychic Scan to search across four Mobile Cities for Lappland. 486
• Detects distant humanoid silhouettes and energy fluctuations. 377
• Creates masks through mental power. 314
• Can control constructs remotely, including a rock stylus used for communication. 390

Misfortune

As the Lucky Knight, Shi Lei can inflict misfortune on selected opponents.

• Used branches to trigger armor sensor strikes that immobilized three knights during a preliminary match. 313
• Won consecutive duels while cultivating the public image of a knight whose opponents suffer inexplicable bad luck. 312 314
• Deliberately afflicted Charnel with Misfortune as punishment. 315

Dragon Breath

In dragon form, Shi Lei can release concentrated Rock Element energy from his mouth.

• Clashed directly with Chaos Matter's energy beam, causing space-time tremors. 519
• Protected allies and an active Stargate with a Jade Shield Wall during the clash. 519

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Rock Mask — A custom-made mask used to hide his face and suppress readable expressions. 130
• Metal and Originium masks — Alternative disguises he can create for different identities. 285
• Rock stylus — A remotely controlled construct used for communication. 390
• Branch — Used as his apparent weapon during Knight Competition matches as the Lucky Knight. 312
• No permanent spear — Shi Lei prefers conjured Rock Spears to carrying a forged weapon. 28

Relationships

• Texas — Penguin Logistics colleague, trusted partner, and eventual wife. She managed his salary early on, protected his anonymity, and later gave birth to his son, Shi Long. 22 83 533
• Mudrock — Retainer, close companion, and eventual wife. She pledged loyalty to Shi Lei after he saved an Infected girl, later bore their daughter Shi Xue, and serves as one of his strongest subordinates. 52 372 533
• Emperor — Boss and protector at Penguin Logistics. He recognized Shi Lei's potential, assigned Croissant to train him, and remained a trusted elder figure after learning of Liyue City. 9 366
• Exusiai — Penguin Logistics colleague, mahjong companion, and girlfriend. She openly supports Shi Lei and is among the people he considers family. 36 103 483
• Lisa — A girl Shi Lei housed and protected before curing her Originium-related illness; later identified as one of his girlfriends. 137 170 483
• Surtr — Companion and girlfriend who traveled with Shi Lei's group. 161 483
• Chen Hui Jie — Lungmen Guard Department officer and professional ally. She concealed his involvement in the meteor incident and later became one of his strongest admirers within the Guard Department. 22 289
• Lin Gerei — Rat King of the Lungmen Slums. He supported Shi Lei, regarded him favorably because of Lin Yuxia, and used his influence to protect him. 30 34 36
• Lin Yuxia — Lin Gerei's daughter and an early admirer of Shi Lei. Their relationship drew her father's attention after her feelings were revealed. 22 30
• Lappland — Texas's associate whom Shi Lei healed, later rescued, and supported in seeking revenge against her captors. 117 486
• Nian — Sui fragment and ally who initially suspected Shi Lei was connected to a Great Beast. She later assisted his efforts to reseal the Sui Beast. 69 390
• Broca — Powerful Wendigo subordinate who addresses Shi Lei as his lord and pledges unwavering loyalty. 449 520
• Wei Yenwu — Lungmen Governor whose attitude shifted from investigation and caution to respect after witnessing Shi Lei's power. 37 295 483
• Skadi — Abyssal Hunter and later Sea God. Shi Lei aided her during the Knight Competition and ultimately chose to keep her alive under control to contain the Sea Creatures. 314 537

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Lungmen arrival and Penguin Logistics — Shi Lei enters Lungmen as a destitute wanderer, saves civilians during a Guard Department operation, and joins Penguin Logistics as a messenger. 4 9
• Slums and underground conflicts — He anonymously assists the vulnerable, earns Lin Gerei's support, and becomes involved in conflicts with gangs, corrupt martial artists, and the Cat Gang. 24 34 103
• Immortal Realm awakening — Shi Lei transforms into a dragon, develops faster construct control, and begins testing his new power in secret. 37 38
• Infected treatment and Syracuse — He develops Originium-removal methods, cures Lisa, saves Lappland, and confronts the Wolf Lord Zaro. 117 170 486
• Liyue City leadership — Shi Lei establishes himself as Liyue City's lord, recruits and protects displaced Infected populations, and becomes a major political force. 287 332 348
• Kazimierz Knight Competition — Under the identity Lucky Knight, he dominates duel tournaments through Misfortune and overwhelming hidden strength. 312 315
• Yan and the Sui Beast — He travels to Yumen, confronts Ya's schemes, gathers allies, and becomes central to the effort to reseal the Sui Beast. 375 383 524
• International protector — Shi Lei transports Sarkaz and Infected to Liyue, advances a cross-border communication project, and gains influence across Terra. 477 483 524
• Demonic and Sea Creature crises — He closes a Stargate after battling extradimensional demons, then becomes involved in determining Skadi's fate as the new Sea God. 519 537

Notable Quotes

“With me here, don't worry.” 61

“I didn't kill anyone. If I had killed Young Master Wei, he wouldn't have been discovered at all.” 390

Trivia

• Shi Lei's initial Penguin Logistics medical evaluation recorded no combat experience, standard physical strength, and normal battlefield mobility. 9
• He has an extra eight hours per day compared with ordinary people. 312
• He regularly plays mahjong with Texas, Exusiai, and Croissant. 103
• He named his daughter Shi Xue and his son Shi Long. 533