Ruan Xiaoqi is a man with an unusual appearance. He has bulging eyes, pale yellow whiskers and dark patches on his skin that makes him seem as though he is a bronze statue. He bears a resemblance to King Yama and is thus nicknamed "Living King Yama". Ruan Xiaoqi is one of the leaders of the Liangshan navy. After the victory over Fang La, he is dismissed by Emperor Huizong, then he goes home and leads a happy life until his death at the age of 70.