For a brief moment after the shocking reunion, the atmosphere in front of the royal palace of the Sea Empire remained completely frozen. No one moved or spoke, as if the entire scene had suddenly been trapped inside a strange moment of disbelief.
The sea horses were still restless from the earlier disturbance, their fins shifting impatiently as they snorted and tossed their heads. Their agitation had not completely disappeared even though the immediate danger had passed.
Seeing that the reins had loosened when his elder brother froze earlier, Cang Yuzain quickly stepped forward before the beasts could become uncontrollable again. He grabbed the reins firmly and pulled them tight.
Speaking a few calming commands in a steady voice, he slowly stabilized the proud creatures. The sea horses gradually responded to his control, their wild movements easing as the tension around the carriage slowly settled.
