Of course Yuanshi did not understand Laozi's intention. He had no idea that his eldest brother, who looked harmless on the surface, was actually a top-tier schemer in the entire Honghuang.
Considering the countless karmic ties Eastern Wanggong had accumulated in the past, Laozi's move was merely finding a pawn for himself—or more accurately, a hidden piece on the board.
The two collected Eastern Wanggong's remaining soul and continued deeper into Honghuang!
Chapter 85