As soon as the fruit arrived, Niu Youdao had yet to awaken from his healing, but they were already preparing to restore the old clan chief's body. They were not waiting for Niu Youdao's consent—he could not refuse even if he wanted to.
They believed it was their due as well. Without the Fox Clan's help, Niu Youdao could never have obtained so many Fox Immortal Fruits. Why should they not receive a share?
Of course, it would be best if Niu Youdao took the initiative to state his position, saving them a war of words or any potential conflict.
As they carefully put away the fruit, Niu Youdao tried asking, "With the fruit's medicinal power, how long will it take the clan chief to recover?"
Black Cloud said, "The old clan chief's body has already undergone reshaping. With the medicinal power of the Fox Immortal Fruit, she will naturally regain her ability to transform. The problem now is that her foundation was damaged. Her injured body needs to be restored."
Niu Youdao understood. He meant restoring the vertical eye Yinji had dug out herself. He nodded. "Can we begin now?"
There was another reason he had first given them a fruit to restore the old clan chief. He had no experience using Boundless Fruits, whereas the Fox Clan certainly did. He wanted to observe the process.
Black Cloud said, "As long as the Fox Immortal Fruit is here, we can begin at any time. But we need to wait for people to arrive. I have summoned the major Elders scattered throughout the Desolate Marsh Deadlands to return as quickly as possible, so they can join forces to help the old clan chief recover."
Niu Youdao immediately humbly sought instruction. "Does using a Fox Immortal Fruit require others to lend