Lan Yu was holding Yu Ruyan's hand, while Lan Xun was holding Ru Yi's hand, and all five were focused on Nian Bing.
Taking a deep breath, Nian Bing steadied himself, feeling surprisingly calm. With a flick of his right hand, nine cucumbers appeared from his Spatial Ring and were placed flat on the cutting board. For tonight's meal, Nian Bing had not only prepared the seasonings but also the dishes to serve the food in. A large dish, a meter in diameter, appeared, following the cucumbers. He had the dish resting on his left hand while he manipulated Ao Tian's Knife, reminiscent of clear autumn water, with his right. He smiled at the people by the stove, "Auntie Yu, you must all be thirsty. The first course is meant to reflect ice, one of my specialties in my Fire and Ice Nine Heavens cuisine — Nine Green Divine Dragon Hidden in Ice Cloud."