Ma Lu had soaked in the hot spring for a full three hours before finally receiving news that the Red Little Devil had been captured.
The Wandering Sorcerer didn't make false promises this time; after replenishing her magical powers, the methods she could employ multiplied. Plus, she had the help of Chen Zhengyi and Yan Wu.
Though the little demon had already completed half of its evolution, it was still no match for the trio, and was subdued after a battle that wasn't too intense.
The reason it took longer than expected was mainly that the Red Little Devil was quite good at running, and cunningly chose to dash through crowded areas or near historic landmarks and other significant structures.
The Wandering Sorcerer had previously damaged the "Big Underpants" and didn't want to be too harsh again, preferring to spend more time. Fortunately, she had an abundance of magical power at her disposal this time, and she even brought dried sweet potatoes with her.
