[{"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-269":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},1633173,2099,"Chapter 269: Everyone Drank Too Much","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-269",269,"\u003Cp>The next morning, the training ground was noisy but not as noisy as usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion stood at the front, hands behind his back, eyes scanning the gathered disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a second, his brow twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He counted again. Then once more, slower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why does it feel like some people are missing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden stepped forward politely. \"Master... Valtor couldn’t come.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion turned his head. \"Couldn’t?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden nodded, looking a little awkward. \"He can’t move from his bed. At all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion blinked once. Then twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Paralyzed?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a short silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Garion rubbed his chin. \"Ah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden let out a small sigh. \"He drank both potions yesterday.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded calmly. \"Yep. That’s expected.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some of the juniors stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t worry,\" Garion added casually. \"It’s just the side effect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several disciples looked even more worried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion continued scanning the crowd. \"Then where are Clara and Eliza?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar scratched his cheek. \"Same thing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor snorted. \"Can’t move. Like corpses. Breathing, but barely.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They’re already in the second realm. Even if they drank the potion, they should’ve been fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before anyone else could speak, Dahlia raised a hand and smiled sweetly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah. About that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion looked at her. \"What did you do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia tilted her head. \"I gave them each one bottle worth of ten red potions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air went dead silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Ten?\" Garion repeated slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia nodded proudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They’re second realm already. I figured they could handle it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar sucked in a sharp breath. \"You’re insane.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor stared at her. \"That explains a lot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion let out a long breath. \"...Yeah. No wonder.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked back at the crowd and waved a hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright. That also explains why some of you aren’t here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few disciples glanced at each other nervously, remembering how much they had drunk the night before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion clapped once. \"Since half of you are currently stuck in bed, we’ll adjust today’s plan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed at Dahlia. \"You lead one team.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then at Rynar and Rynor. \"You two each take a team.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The twins straightened instantly. \"Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion turned to Arden. \"As for you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden bowed his head slightly. \"I’d like to inspect the forest deeper, Master. Alone, if possible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia frowned. \"Huh? Why does he get special treatment?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor crossed his arms. \"Yeah. That’s unfair.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion glanced at them. \"Because unlike you three, he actually thinks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The twins froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Ouch,\" Rynar muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion continued calmly. \"Arden wants to research something. Let him do it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden nodded. \"Thank you, Master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion then turned his head toward the back. \"Mersha.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mersha’s head snapped up instantly. \"Yes?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come with me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes lit up. \"We’re experimenting with supplements, right?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smiled faintly. \"Correct.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mersha bounced on her feet. \"Yes yes yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other disciples groaned at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor sighed. \"There goes our peaceful day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia smirked. \"Good luck, everyone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion looked around one last time. \"Alright. Teams, move out. Try not to die.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he turned and walked away, Mersha practically skipping after him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind them, the remaining disciples stared at each other with stiff faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...This is going to be hell,\" someone muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden was tightening the straps on his gear, checking everything one last time before leaving the God Gym grounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Arden.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused and turned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dion stood a few steps behind him, hands tucked casually into his sleeves, a relaxed smile on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s the matter?\" Arden asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dion tilted his head. \"You’re going deeper into the forest, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden nodded. \"Yes. I want to investigate something. It might be dangerous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s exactly why I’m here,\" Dion said lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden blinked. \"Here...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to come with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden frowned at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dion, this isn’t training. Third-realm demonic beasts are waking up. One mistake and...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know,\" Dion cut in, still smiling. \"That’s why I’m asking you, not sneaking after you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden hesitated. \"It’s still risky.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dion stepped closer, lowering his voice just a bit. \"You’re going, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And you’re strong,\" Dion continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Calm, careful, and smart. If I’m with anyone out there, it should be you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden opened his mouth, then closed it again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dion chuckled. \"Relax. I’m not reckless like Valtor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden sighed. \"That’s not reassuring.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dion laughed softly. \"Hey, I know my limits. But I can feel it, Arden.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Feel what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That something inside me is close,\" Dion said, tapping his chest lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My body reacts differently lately. Like it’s waiting for a push.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden’s eyes widened slightly. \"You mean... your[Unique Physique]?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dion nodded. \"Yeah. I think danger might be the trigger. The real kind, not training.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden studied him for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dion’s smile was easy, but his eyes were sharp and serious. He wasn’t joking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see,\" Arden said quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dion leaned back, stretching his shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides, I won’t slow you down. If things go bad, I’ll retreat immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden exhaled slowly. \"If you come, you follow my lead. No heroics.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dion raised both hands. \"Scout’s honor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden turned toward the forest. \"Then get ready. We’re leaving now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dion’s smile widened. \"Perfect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He fell into step beside Arden, relaxed as ever, while Arden adjusted his grip and focused forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mersha and Garion stood inside the lab behind the cafeteria, the doors closing softly behind them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mersha bounced on her heels, barely able to stay still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, master,\" she said quickly, eyes shining. \"What are we going to make?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion rolled up his sleeves and glanced around the lab. \"Something useful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her head tilted. \"Are we enhancing the effects of my prototype potions?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion shook his head once. \"Not those.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mersha blinked. \"Then... a better supplement? Stronger than[Demonic Creatine]and[Demonic Protein]?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his head again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her excitement shifted into curiosity. \"Then... are we making poison?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion stopped moving and slowly turned to look at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes narrowed just a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Of course not.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mersha froze. \"R-Right. Sorry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She scratched her cheek awkwardly, then leaned closer. \"Then what is it? You’re killing me here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion walked past her and placed a hand on a large covered table in the center of the lab.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t remove the cover yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he smiled... the kind of smile that made disciples nervous.\u003C\u002Fp>",1024,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.543Z",1,"novelbin.me","14b9002134e99583ec9929e277c8d976711261f887eaf9cd582b2cd7919fabb4","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-27","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-26",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]