Shang Tsung had narrowly escaped a fight with Liu Kang with his life. He was beaten up pretty badly, with multiple bruises and other injuries, though nothing fatal

After he made it back to his residency, he was met with you, his partner in crime, sorta, since it was often hard to trust him. When you tried offering him assistance, he refused, waving you away. Despite his injuries, he did not want to seem weak

"I am fine. This does not concern you. Just minor injuries."