Originally in the storyline, it's not just that he sacrificed himself to save Star Lord, but even when Star Lord swapped the Power Stone for a doll and handed it to him, he merely smiled.
After hearing Kraglin's words, Yongdu also nodded slightly before heading toward the direction of the Collector's Hall, accompanied by several trusted allies.
Just as he arrived at the imposing gate fortified with considerable power, the heavy door slowly opened, and a voice emerged from within.
"Come in, Mr. Yongdu."
There sat Tao Yu, dressed in a white robe, perfectly positioned in the Collector's seat, sipping on an unknown tea collected by the Collector from across the cosmos, as though he had foreseen Yongdu's arrival.
Having already sorted through the threads and made some adjustments, Tao Yu had relatively minimal need for Yongdu anymore.
