After the discussion of incentives encouraging marriage, concubinage, and childbearing concluded, Liu Changxu raised his hand slightly, about to announce the end of the meeting.
Just then, Liu Fuba, who had been sitting quietly to one side without saying much, suddenly straightened his back. With a trace of anticipation and unease in his eyes, he said in a clear voice:
"Father, I have an idea that is not yet fully formed. It is like a fishbone lodged in my throat-I cannot rest until I speak it. Please allow me to share it."
Seeing this, Liu Changxu gently waved his hand and said with a kindly expression:
"Ba'er, there is no need to worry. Speak freely."
Liu Fuba drew a deep breath and began, his voice tinged with excitement:
"Father, although our Liu Household holds only the small island of Penglai Island, we are still a cultivation power on Sea God Star that no one can afford to underestimate. In my opinion, why should we not follow the examples of the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty and the Great Wei Immortal Dynasty and choose an opportunity to establish a nation of our own? Not only would this display the might of our Liu Household, it would also make governing Penglai Island easier!"
His words were like a huge rock hurled into a tranquil lake, instantly stirring up towering waves. Everyone present froze for a moment, then their eyes lit up with excitement and fervor.
"Husband, I think Ba'er is absolutely right. Given our Liu Household's present circumstances, we really should establish a nation belonging to our Liu clan!"
A resolute light shone in Su Jinxiu's eyes as she became the first to support her son's proposal.
"Husband, I agree as well! Although the territory we control is small and our population is