[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method":3,"chapter-heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-173":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Heretic Trainer: The Gym Is My Cultivation Method",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1633492,2099,"Chapter 173: The Curse of Being Pretty","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-173",173,"\u003Cp>Arden flinched, his shoulders tightening. He clearly didn’t want to talk, but Garion wasn’t the type to let things slide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion let out a long sigh and crossed his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ve been acting strange lately. Dahlia says it’s been a month already. So talk to me. What’s going on?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden shook his head. \"It’s nothing, Master. I’m fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion frowned. \"You’re lying. I can hear it in your tone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden stayed silent for a few seconds before quietly asking. \"Master... do you know my full name?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion raised an eyebrow. \"Your full name? Of course, it’s...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stopped, realizing he didn’t actually know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden frowned bitterly. \"Arden... Avenora.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion blinked, stunned. \"Wait... Avenora? As in the Avenora Clan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden nodded slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion laughed. \"No wonder! I was wondering why you look so damn handsome and a bit too elegant for a fighter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He flicked his finger. \"It all makes sense now. You’re from the clan of beautiful ladies!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden sighed, rubbing the back of his neck. \"That’s not exactly something I’m proud of.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion tilted his head in confusion. \"Why not? Most men would be bragging about that, including me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden’s expression darkened slightly. \"Because, Master... in the Avenora Clan, it’s a curse.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion blinked, even more confused. \"A curse? What kind of course?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden looked away, sighing. \"Because I was born... too handsome.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion froze, eyes narrowed. \"Come again?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden sighed. \"I’m serious. The women in my clan, many of them, used to chase me constantly. Some even tried to force themselves on me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion blinked, then raised an eyebrow. \"Wait, so your problem is... you were too popular?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden only chuckled weakly. \"It sounds stupid when you say it like that, but yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It caused me nothing but trouble, and because of that, all men in the clan hated me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion frowned. \"Men? Weren’t tehy all sypposued to be... you know, good-looking too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden shook his head. \"No. That’s the thing. For some reason, most of the Avenora men aren’t... attractive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They’re strong, but their look is quite... rough. It’s rare for a man there to have a handsome face.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion rubbed his chin, trying not to laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So let me get this straight. You’re born in a clan full of beautiful women and cursed with a really handsome face.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And thanks to this handsome face of yours, many women wanted you, and all the men hated you for it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden nodded quietly. \"That’s right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion sighed, struggling to stay serious. \"And let me guess, you left because of that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden nodded again. \"Yes, I couldn’t stand it anymore. The gossip, the jealousy, the attention. All of it was suffocating.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One day, I heard the rumors about the God Gym... that the sect leader was quite different and can be said to be a real man, so I came to God Gym.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion chuckled lightly. \"A ’real man,’ huh? And how’s that working out for you so far?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden smiled faintly. \"Honestly? better than I expected. You made me realize strength isn’t about looks or talent... it’s about effort. But still...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked down at his hands. \"The memories of that place... it’s hard to shake off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion only smiled and gave Arden a light tap on the shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Listen, kid. You ran away because you wanted to change, right? That’s not weakness. That’s courage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden looked up, surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion grinned. \"And you’ve already changed more than you realize. You don’t need to prove yourself to that clan anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clenched his fists. \"Just keep training, and when the time comes, you’ll show them what a real Avenora man looks like.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden let out a small breath, some of the tension leaving his shoulders. \"Thank you, Master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded, standing back up. \"Good. Now rest for a bit. We’ve got a long trip ahead, and who knows...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His grin widened. \"Maybe you’ll get the chance to make a few people pay for all that bullying back in your clan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden blinked in surprise. \"Revenge? I... don’t know about that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion chuckled. \"Don’t think of it as revenge. Think of it as payback through improvement. You don’t have to hit them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His grin widened again. \"Just make them realize how much stronger you’ve become.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden smiled faintly. \"That... sounds more like you, Master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Garion could reply, Dahlia walked over from the other side of the ship, stretching her arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I heard everything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion raised an eyebrow. \"You always do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia ignored him and looked straight at Arden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Listen, Junior Brother, you’re a direct disciple of the God Gym. Don’t let that fancy name of yours make you feel small.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden tilted his head. \"You mean my Avenora name?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia nodded. \"Exactly. When we reach their territory, show them you’ve changed. You’re not the same nervous boy who left.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She clenched her fist and grinned. \"You’re a cultivator of the God Gym now. That means you don’t hide and face things head-on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden gave a nervous chuckle. \"Easier said than done.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia smirked. \"Then say it and do it anyway. That’s how we work around here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion grinned. \"She’s right. The God Gym doesn’t raise weaklings, Arden. You’ve trained, endured, and grown. The only thing left is for you to prove it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden nodded slowly, determination starting to show in his eyes. \"I’ll try.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia crossed her arms. \"Also, stop saying your handsome face is a curse.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden blinked, embarrassed. \"Huh? You heard that part too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia rolled her eyes. \"Of course I did. If the twins were here, they’d mock you for a week straight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not only are you handsome and smart, but you’re still the most timid one of us all. You’re basically giving them free material.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion snorted. \"She’s not wrong. Rynar and Rynor would never let that go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden rubbed his neck, smiling awkwardly. \"Right... I’ll keep that in mind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia gave him a small, approving nod. \"Good. Next time, instead of calling it a curse, call it a weapon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden chuckled softly. \"You sound just like Master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion grinned. \"She’s learning.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia smirked at him. \"Of course I am. Someone has to keep you from breaking your disciples before they reach their goals.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion laughed. \"Fair enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned back to Arden. \"You heard her. No more self-pity. From now on, you hold your head high, got it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden straightened in his seat. \"Yes, Master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1061,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.542Z",1,"novelbin.me","a2637d5ff579202f5e8537b6d541ec367402f352953fb5247deebad4103dfa8b","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-174","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-491",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]