Moon-Chasing Festival venue

...Peel the shrimp, leave the tails, coat them all with bean flour... Once that's done, arrange them in the shape of a fan...

Oh, look who's here! Good to see you, Rover. Been hearing all about your adventures at the tea house. Must be pretty busy, huh?

See what I'm making? It's a secret, ancient recipe! This one's called Shrimp Fan.

See this? They're all handwritten recipes I've collected from people. Careful! The paper's thin.

I travelled the world collecting them when I was young man. As a gourmet, I can never refuse a delicacy.

Since we're celebrating the festival now, I thought it would be nice to whip up some new dishes.

Panhua and Mahe have their own business to attend to and can't be here in person, so I brought some of their dishes along.

Heh! Those are mine.

Not bad, hm? I prefer eating over cooking, but it doesn't mean I can't cook.

Golden Sesame Tofu, Roasted Stuffed Chicken, Osmanthus Pork Stew... All traditional dishes! Try some, won't you?

Welcome! What can I get you? You can't enjoy the festival with an empty belly.

Back in my Pioneer Association days, I was quite the young adventurer.

But as time flew by, I settled down here in Jinzhou. Life's good now, but sometimes I find myself dreaming about all the wonderful places I once explored.

Even in the furthest of lands, there's people. And where there's people, there's food.

Take the different regions of Huanglong, for instance—no Wuthercake is the same. They've each got their own unique taste!

Try this one. It's the Jinzhou Wuthercake! It's authentic, I promise.

Rover! Good to see you here!

The Liondance Troupe performed on the Main Street earlier, on those Plum Blossom Poles, and the crowd loved it.

So I was thinking, why not do it again at the Moonlit Fair? Everyone could give it a try.

After all, festivals are all about having fun, right? The more, the merrier!

Have you ever met Xiuyi, Rover? He used to perform on the Main Street.

We're both in the Liondance Troupe. If you've seen his performances, you might recognize the Plum Blossom Pole dance.

We haven't celebrated the Moonlit Fair in so long. This year is our chance to set up a stall to promote our troupe's services.

Ahem... It's not just about business. It's also about introducing more people to the Liondance.

When I get some free time, I'll show you the dance myself! I need to keep my skills sharp.

Happy Moon-Chasing Festival, Rover!

Interested in the Moon Shooter? It's a traditional activity in Jinzhou.

These past years, TD waves have kept us all on edge. Who's got time for celebrations with monsters at our doorstep?

But this year's different. Thanks to your contributions, I get to celebrate again.

Haha, such modesty. Alright, I'll let you enjoy the game.

This shooting game should be easy for you. No battlefield pressure here, just fun.

The fighting in Jinzhou is finally calming down, giving us a break at Rearguard Base. I finally got some time off.

My sister Qingning suggested we make the most of it and enjoy the festival in Taoyuan Vale, so here we are, joining the celebrations.

I've trained new soldiers for so long, I've become quite good at shooting myself. Qingning always says I'm too focused on work even during downtime.

I won't deny it—I take pride in the duty I carry.

Maybe I'll even find a few promising recruits for the Midnight Rangers. Who knows?

Hello, Rover. Have you ever heard the tale of the Fox and the Wheel?

The Fox is one of the Sentinels in Huanglong. People often call it "Hsin."

Like our Sentinel "Jué," Hsin has its own state to protect.

But Hsin loves to join in the celebrations with its people.

It's said that if you hear the leaves rustling, it must be Hsin wandering in the woods. Sometimes, it even leaves behind small, whimsical gifts, like this lottery wheel here.

People consider this a good omen, as the sound of the spinning wheel mimics the rustling leaves in the tale.

True or not, people love blessings. It doesn't matter if it makes sense, it's part of the local culture's charm.

You have to admit, spinning a lottery wheel is always a thrill.

Come and spin for good luck here! Win amazing prizes on this special day! Don't miss out!

My shoulders are so stiff... guess I don't have the same energy I once had.

Most of the prizes are the latest designs from the Pioneer Association's production department. There's some all-new ones too, so they'll get some buzz.

If someone wins a prize and spreads the word, it could be the next big thing!

The Pioneer Association really needs a makeover. We need more appeal to get new recruits, you know?

How about giving it a try yourself, Rover?

A full moon hangs in the midnight sky...

Waves crash and echo, cliffs stand high...

You're in the right place! See these lanterns? They are all set for the game!

The Moon-Chasing Festival fuels my brilliance! It ignites my creativity, setting the stage for my next masterpiece!

Don't worry about running out of riddles. I'll keep up with your guessing speed...

A promise made is a promise kept!

By the way, your name sounds familiar. Rover... Aha! You must be that legendary hero! The one as knowledgeable as I am!

Eyeing the prizes? Haha, solve the lantern riddles and they're all yours!

A sharp mind is all you need to solve the riddles. Come on, you can do this!

Ling from the Academy usually organizes these activities. But this year, she wanted to join in on the fun, so I asked Professor Bosong to take her around.

Ling is a student at the Academy. Something happened to her family... and ever since then, Professor Bosong has been looking after her.

They get along great, but they hardly ever get a break at the Academy. So I stepped in and let them take off to enjoy the festival.

Besides, for a poet of my talent, writing a few riddles is a piece of cake!

Hi, Rover! Remember me?

Yes, that's me. I'm glad you still remember.

Long story short, interested in trying out "Swim, Gulpuff, Swim"?

In this game, participants race as Gulpuffs.

Jinzhou's Echo technology might not be as popular as Rinascita's, but I think it has great potential.

Entertainment is key here. Plus, it's good for collecting research data.

Besides this swimming challenge, I've got some other events lined up. Hope you enjoy them, Rover.

Gulpuffs are so soft... Hmm, they do have an interesting texture.

Using Echoes for entertainment could be pretty cool.

At Huaxu Academy, we focus on what works best in practice.

But… not everything we study has to be practical, I guess. Research that brings laughter also has its value.

What do you think, Rover? Aren't Gulpuffs just adorable?

Combine the Silver Dragon with this one… and the Thunderstorm…

Oh, Rover, it's you! Welcome! Just give me a moment to check the inventory here.

You know what, I'll sort them out later.

Sorry for the wait, Rover. See any fireworks you like? I've got pretty much every type here.

Skyrockets, sparklers, smoke flares… you name it.

Oh, I also provide recipes for making your own custom fireworks.

Who knows, maybe yours will steal the show at the Moonlit Fair!

Come on up, come on in! Have a look at the fireworks!

Hmm… so sleepy. Eh, what's new?

With the hours I've been pulling, it's a miracle I'm still awake. Reminds me of my Lollo Logistics days.

I promised my daughter we'd set up the firework stall at the Moonlit Fair. Gotta keep that promise.

I'll design the patterns, and you deal with the hands-on stuff. Together, we'll create something memorable!

All this work… Well, as long as my girl loves it, it's no trouble at all.

…Let's see, we've got 21 fireworks and the full moon on the 15th. Together, that makes 36! Six times six! Such a lucky number!

A good omen for a lucky life!

Hehe, it's numerology. It's a bit of a mystery, so don't worry about it.

How about you draw a fortune stick, Rover? These are Sentinel Fortune Sticks, each one corresponding to a specific Sentinel prophecy.

A good draw will bring you luck and fortune.

Just laugh it off! It's only a divination, no big deal.

Besides, with the Sentinel's blessings on this special day, how could you possibly get a bad draw?

Well, well, if you say it out loud, the luck might not work.

Draw a fortune stick for luck and blessings! See into the future, see for yourself!

I got into divination from watching those plays about our heroes.

You know, they always start as nobodies until they meet a divination master who sets them on the right path.

An opportunity, isn't it? That's why I decided to learn divination myself.

I thought I was getting pretty good, so I tried using divination to find my lost glasses.

First try said they were under the bed. The second try, on the rooftop. The third try, in my pocket.

Well, I couldn't find them anywhere, so I just bought a new pair.

That's when I realized divination isn't as magical as in those hero plays.

It's mostly for fun. No need to take it too seriously. But hey, it's not bad to believe in something… Maybe I just need a bit more practice.

The brushwork is exquisite...

Oh, hello! Interested in painting your own fan? What shape would you like?

We have round fans and folding fans available.

The Huaipu Mining Firm sponsors this fan drawing stall to showcase Jinzhou's unique fan art.

Imagine meeting some renowned painters here? Oh, what a treat!

Mesmerizing landscapes and delicate wildlife... you can draw anything on a fan.

I wonder what thoughts inspire the painters as they create.

Anyway, please take your time to choose. Enjoy the selection process!

Would you prefer landscapes or calligraphy on your fan?

You see, the brushstrokes in this landscape capture the essence of these towering mountains with such precision.

My uncle used to say that mastering just one aspect of a painting takes a lifetime.

Now I see what he meant.

I guess I'll have the chance to appreciate more artwork at this year's Fair.