The article argues that Lao Zi was not entirely original but influenced by previous texts like Zhou Zhu. Lao Zi can be categorized into four types, showing it was structured based on existing traditions. The author of Lao Zi used a specific style called yu discourse, which gave the text an authoritative tone. This suggests that Lao Zi was more of a continuation or imitation of a professional cultural background rather than a completely new creation.