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Khan's injuries were numerous and vast but also shallow. The ointments did wonders when coupled with an ordinary meditative session, basically restoring his usual appearance in a matter of hours.

The ointments and Khan's unique body weren't the only aspects that had facilitated that recovery. The unusual state resulting from the immersion in the pool quickened the process. It almost seemed like Khan's flesh wanted to regrow, albeit in a slightly different shape.

That difference was unnoticeable. Even Khan struggled to spot it, so the audience at the tournament never had a shot at it. The guests only saw a few still-unhealed faint red spots, which Khan easily justified with some half-lies.

The day went smoothly, but Khan found himself dodging the parties once again when the night arrived. He departed alone, flying into the city to reach one of his labs in the main building.