"My hands are steadier now."
"The senior told the Young Master not to use divine power."
"I didn't."
Qian Renxue picked up the fish and inspected it carefully.
Its skin was smooth and intact.
Apart from the cut along its belly, there were no other marks.
She placed the fish on a jade platter.
Ginger slices went into its belly, and shredded scallions were laid across its back.
Finally, she drizzled a spoonful of prepared sauce over the fish.
Qian Renxue lifted the jade platter.
"Liu Erlong, light the fire."
Liu Erlong placed firewood in the stove.
Once she applied the fire starter, the flames gradually rose.
Qian Renxue placed the jade platter inside the steamer.
She closed the lid and remained beside the stove.
Qian Daoliu glanced at her.
"Come sit down."
"I need to watch the fire."
"Liu Erlong will watch it."
Qian Renxue kept her eyes on the firebox.
"This is the first fish I've cooked since becoming a god."
"It won't overcook just because you step away."
She turned to look at her grandfather.
"Last time, it was because it cooked a little too long."
Qian Daoliu raised his hand.
A wooden chair moved from the wall to the stove.
Qian Renxue sat down on it.
Only two paces separated her from the firebox.
"Now you won't lose sight of it."
Qian Daoliu came to her side.
Qian Renxue reached out and caught his sleeve.
"Sit down too, Grandpa."
"There's only one chair here."
She shifted a little to the side.
The wooden chair was not wide.
Once Qian Daoliu sat down, Qian Renxue's shoulder rested against his arm.
Her long golden hair slipped down her back.
A few strands fell over the front of her apron.
She raised a hand and gathered her hair to