[{"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-246":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},1633637,2099,"Chapter 246: Prototype Potions Cause Emotional Damage","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-246",246,"\u003Cp>The next morning, every disciple had gathered in the dojo after finishing a massive and chaotic breakfast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion walked in with his hands behind his back, wearing that familiar dangerous smirk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright... Are you all ready?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The senior disciples straightened instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"READY!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded, pleased. \"Good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then turned toward Mersha, who stood with other direct disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mersha,\" Garion said, \"have you finished them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mersha pushed up her glasses and nodded proudly. \"Of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion blinked. \"I only gave you one day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master,\" she said, tapping her temple lightly, \"please don’t underestimate me. I’m considered a genius in my clan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mersha continued, arms crossed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But because of the limited time, these potions are only usable for the First Realm, the Mana Cells Refinement Realm. And... they’re still prototypes, so the effects may miss sometimes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion raised an eyebrow. \"Miss?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mersha shrugged. \"Well... boom, wrong effect, slight explosion, maybe a weird side reaction. You know. Prototype things.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several disciples quietly stepped back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion sighed and opened the system storage. Two unfamiliar bottles appeared in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One was bright blood-red, and another one was glowing leaf-green.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the disciples saw the red one, many of them flinched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden whispered, \"Oh no... Master’s supplements are already scary, but that potion looks even worse.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia elbowed him. \"Shut up. He can hear you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion ignored them and checked the description in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Name: Prototype Red Potion]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Eligible: Mana Cells Refinement Realm cultivators]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Effect: Boosts physical fitness for a few hours.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Flaw: After the boost ends, the user suffers extreme soreness and sometimes temporary full-body paralysis.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Taste: Super spicy]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Name: Prototype Green Potion]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Eligible: Mana Cells Refinement Realm cultivators\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Effect: Instantly heals injuries and grants endless energy for hours.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Flaw: After the effect fades, extreme hunger and deep soreness will appear all over the body.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Taste: Super bitter]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion’s eye twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Mersha.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Master?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These side effects... are you trying to kill someone?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mersha puffed her cheeks and looked away. \"W-Well... good things come with a price...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disciples stared at her like she was a ticking bomb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion exhaled, then turned to everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright. Listen up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised both potions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These are potions your junior sister, Mersha, made.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, the entire hall went pale. A few disciples actually took a step back. Someone whispered, \"We’re gonna die...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion ignored them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The green one can heal you instantly,\" he continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It restores your body, refills your energy, and keeps you moving for hours.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone nodded slowly... until he lifted the red one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And the red potion boosts your strength for a few hours. You’ll hit harder, move faster, and fight like beasts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disciples exchanged nervous glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The red bottle bubbled slightly as if it wanted to start a fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia raised her hand. \"Okay... sounds good so far. But what about the side effects?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion froze for half a second, and then... he smiled very suspiciously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Side effects?\" He tapped the red bottle lightly. \"Mm... let’s just say... afterwards, you’ll be tired.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia narrowed her eyes. \"Master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion cleared his throat. \"Don’t worry about it. It builds character.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden whispered to Rynar, \"That means it’s bad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar nodded. \"Very bad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Mersha proudly clasped her hands behind her back. \"The formulas are perfectly stable...mostly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza leaned close to Clara. \"She said mostly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion clapped to silence everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anyway... Don’t think too much about the side effects. Let it be a surprise for later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, thank you!\" Several disciples shouted instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion waved his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anyway... Don’t use these unless you’re in a critical situation. Understand? Critical. As in, you are about to die.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disciples nodded quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia muttered, \"If the poison doesn’t kill us, the potion will...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smiled like he didn’t hear her. \"Good. Now that introductions are done... warm up. We’re starting training soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone groaned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mersha adjusted her glasses, grinning. \"If you need more potions, let me know!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No!!\" the disciples shouted in fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion chuckled lightly, pretending not to notice the panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, enough noise. Let’s continue.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone straightened, though many were still staring at the potions like they were bombs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion clasped his hands behind his back. \"I’ll be dividing you all into four teams for the hunt.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disciples quieted. This part was important.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion pointed toward Arden, Rynar, and Rynor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These three are the only ones who awakened their[Unique Physiques], so they’ll each lead one team.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar smirked proudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor puffed his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden blinked calmly, as if this was obvious from the start.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion then turned to Dahlia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And the fourth team will be led by Dahlia.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia’s eyes widened. \"Me?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded. \"Of course. You’re my first disciple, after all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia grinned so hard her cheeks twitched. \"H-heh. Obviously.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For the inner disciples... most of you will join Dahlia’s team. The remaining few will join Arden, Rynar, and Rynor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few disciples sighed in relief. Some groaned, already imagining Dahlia yelling at them during hunting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for the outer disciples,\" Garion said, \"divide yourselves evenly into the four groups.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone nodded like obedient kittens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion then pointed at three specific people standing near the front.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You three... Listen carefully.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mersha lifted her head. Seira crossed her arms. Valtor cracked his neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mersha will join Rynar’s team.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar’s eye twitched. \"Hah?! Why me?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mersha smiled sweetly. \"We’ll get along very well, senior brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar stepped back instantly. \"O-Oi, don’t say creepy stuff like that! And don’t call me \"senior brother\" so cutely!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tilted her head. \"Why? Are you scared?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar puffed his chest. \"Who the hell is scared?! I j-just... just don’t give me your potions!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion hid a laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And Seira will join Rynor’s team.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor froze mid-grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira looked at him with eyes cold enough to freeze fire. \"Don’t be a burden.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor smirked, cracking his knuckles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A burden? Me? Watch closely, Ice Princess. I’ll carry your whole damn team if I have to.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira raised an eyebrow. \"We’ll see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor leaned closer to Rynar and muttered, \"Bro... I’m so dead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar snorted. \"Good luck, dumbass.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smirked and finally looked at Valtor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And Valtor... you’ll be with Arden.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valtor grinned. \"Good. Someone strong can keep up with me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden didn’t even look at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He simply nodded once and said, \"Try not to get lost.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valtor almost choked. \"Lost?! Who would? Hey!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion clapped loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good. Now everyone knows their teams.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked around, gaze sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Prepare yourselves, as we will go outside to begin our demonic beast hunt event in an hour.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1091,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.542Z",1,"novelbin.me","326051bae1ac0bce7e71fa74ce3f7367fcc2621765fdc0eedd36a52614a1155d","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-247","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-245",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]