The reason Cheng Renjing was so nervous was that, while they had a large entourage for the banquet tonight, not a single Inner Qi Master had come along, aside from Chen Ping'an himself.
The Quicksand Gang Leader was a master at Inner Qi First Level Perfection, putting Chen Ping'an at a disadvantage from the start. To come without any Inner Qi Masters from the Garrison Commandant's Office made his position even more precarious.
It wasn't just Cheng Renjing. The heads of various Inspectorates within the Garrison Commandant's Office had also voiced their concerns. Even the Chiefs of the Patrol Offices from the major city districts had specifically sought out Chen Ping'an. But the outcome was clear from his entourage tonight: no Inner Qi Masters had accompanied him.
