[{"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-22":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},1633164,2099,"Chapter 22: Hell No to Ugly Disciples","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-22",22,"\u003Cp>Dahlia had trained the bandits the entire night. By dawn, the once-proud bandits were sprawling all over the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their chests heaved, their shirts clung to their bodies with sweat, and not one of them could stand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even groaning took effort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No more... please... no more squats...\" mumbled one before fainting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Dahlia stood tall, not even tired. Her passive mana circulation was refreshing her body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew that even if she stayed awake for days, she would be fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion rubbed his chin, frowning as he looked at the exhausted heap of bodies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a whole night, I only got a little progress from them. Half results...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s not good at all. I’ll need some real gym members who will give me an even better multiplier than half.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned his head to Dahlia and called her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia quickly turned her attention back and jogged over to Garion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Master. What is it? Why do you call me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion glanced at the unconscious bandits for a while, then back to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that you’ve trained them, do you think we should accept them into our gym? We’re only two people, after all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia blinked, then her face twisted quickly into disgust. She pointed at the pile of bandits and sneered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Them? Join our gym? HELL. NO.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion raised an eyebrow, surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why not? You looked pretty excited training them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She crossed her arms and turned her nose up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, I was excited. I finally got to hit someone else for once instead of you hitting me. But still...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia pointed her finger at them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just look at them, Master! They’re bandits. Bandits! They’re stupid, too slow to keep up, and way too weak.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stomped her foot for emphasis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And more importantly... they’re ugly and old. Do you really want me, your precious disciple, to see their faces every day?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion chuckled, shaking his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, what you’re saying is, you want some fresh, young blood?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia smirked, nodding fiercely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly. If we’re going to be a really strong sect, we need disciples who can actually grow with us. Not those worn-out leftovers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded slowly, agreeing with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fair enough. You make a really good point there, Dahlia.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at the bandits again and sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright then. If you don’t want them, let’s hand them over to the city authorities.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They’re no good as disciples, but maybe they’ll be good as prisoners and just hope they have some bounties.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia’s grin widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, that’s better. At least they’ll rot in a cell instead of rotting in our gym. And also, we could get some money as a bonus.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion chuckled. \"You’re crueler than I thought.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I learned from the best,\" She shot back with a smirk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Together, they grabbed the bandits one by one and tossed them onto a cart like rice sacs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bandit could only groan, but couldn’t resist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once all of them were piled up, Garion dusted his hands off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, let’s get moving. We’ll drop them off, explain the situation, and let the city deal with them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia hopped onto the cart and crossed her arms, glaring at the heap of bandits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’d better thank my master for sparing you. If it were up to me, I’d have made you do squats until your legs snapped.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the bandits whimpered. \"M-mercy...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion only laughed. \"Don’t worry. You’ll have plenty of time to rest in a cell.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The car creaked as they pushed it down the mountain road, heading toward teh city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion and Dahlia pushed the cart into the city gates, quickly attracting the people around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The people were quickly shocked the moment they saw what was inside the cart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"W-who are they dragging in?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look at those bodies... are they dead?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, you could see that they’re breathing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, that man... that big guy pulling the cart... Who is he... how dare he pull people like this in the middle of the city?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whispers grew louder, and soon a small group of people started pointing at Garion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion’s big build and scary face made him look more like a bandit chief than a righteous cultivator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Garion only smirked, amused by their fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahluia sighed, pinching the bridge of her nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master... you really do look like an outlaw. Couldn’t you wear something that made you... less scary?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What, you want me to wear flowers and silk? That’s not happening.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, suddenly, a group of guards arrived, and they lowered their weapons cautiously against Garion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hold it right there! Who are you? And why are you dragging a cart full of dead people into the city?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion waved his hand casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Relax. They’re still alive. They are just some bandit that tried to rob my home. I thought the city might want them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guards blinked momentarily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They moved closer, checked the men, and quickly recognized the familiar faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait... these are some wanted bandits from the northern hills!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The people around gasped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bandits? They caught bandits?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia crossed her arms and tilted her head smugly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course. My master took them down easily. They didn’t stand a chance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guards straightened and bowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forgive us for doubting you, sir. Please follow us to the office. All of them carry bounties.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion raised a brow, amused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bounties, huh? That’s really good. Lead the way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guards escorted them to the office and inside it, the officials quickly confirmed the idenitites.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scrolls of wanted posters were pulled out, matching the faces perfectly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The officer at the desk looked up at Garion, smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ve delivered us quite a group. Not only are these men guilty of robbery, but also smuggling and extortion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gestured to an aide, who brought out a heavy pouch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here is your reward.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion picked up the pouch, weighed it with one hand, and then tossed it to Dahlia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia almost dropped it, but hugged it tightly once she caught it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion looked at the officials and bowed down slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks for the money.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The officials only smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t worry about that. You are worthy of that after bringing that group of bandits.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion only smiled, hearing it.\u003C\u002Fp>",1034,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.261Z",1,"novelbin.me","0df2684dd76d28237c9fe7a7dca97ddee4f18b23e6b995ae8348838744cb8da3","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-265","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-264",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]