Emotions.
Like sadness or anger, joy could be suppressed too.
Today, at the moment the Moon-Chasing Festival officially arrived, all the joy in Jinzhou was released at once.
It became wish after wish, colorful lantern after colorful lantern, burst after burst of fireworks.
Yesterday was behind them, and everyone within Jinzhou faced a brand-new future!
The sky had not yet gone completely dark, but the enormous moon was already visible to the naked eye.
Everyone beneath the heavens sharing the sight of one full moon-that was what reunion meant.
On the ground, Peach Blossom Village bustled with life, far beyond the modest festivities of the past few days. It was as though everything before had merely been building toward today's outpouring.
Laughing citizens passed by Ling An, bringing their families and gathering in groups.
"Hello, Patroller Ling An!"
"Happy Moon-Chasing Festival!"
Everyone who passed greeted Ling An.
Seeing their smiles, Ling An could not help being swept up in their happiness.
Fortunately, he was not alone either.
Ahead of him, a group of people looked at him with the same smiles on their faces.
"How long have you been waiting?" Ling An asked, a little apologetically.
"You're the only one missing! Come on, hurry over!" Chixia urged impatiently.
Ling An looked at the group.
Tide Sis stood in the middle, smiling at him.
To her left were Chixia, Yangyang, Baizhi, and even Sanhua, who had returned from the Border Fortress.
On the right, Yinlin raised an eyebrow at him without saying much.
Beside Yinlin were two unexpected faces.
"Is kitty coming to take a picture too?" The little pink-haired girl blinked, staring straight at Ling An.
It was Encore, along with Aalto.
"Encore, come here! No chasing Patroller Ling An all over the place!" Aalto warned hastily.
"Rover called everyone