"That's just how it looks on the surface," Pingxuan said, shaking his head. "For instance, this appearance of mine right now is simply meant to give peace of mind to the people under my command. I want them to think that my injuries are mostly healed and that I can continue protecting them."
"By the way, it also serves to deter those rebellious elements among my subordinates and the evil beasts outside, keeping them at least somewhat well-behaved while I'm still alive."
With that, he wiped a hand across his face, stripping away the disguise.
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