[{"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-280":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},1633197,2099,"Chapter 280: The Shortcut Everyone Feared","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-280",280,"\u003Cp>Garion stood at the front of the restaurant, arms crossed, eyes slowly sweeping over the tired faces in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All of you have reached the Second Realm,\" he said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But not all of you have awakened a[Unique Physique].\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words landed heavily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For half a second, the room was completely silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia’s shoulders relaxed at once. She let out a long breath and leaned back in her chair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahhh. That scared me for a moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor blinked, then grinned. \"Wait.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar tilted his head. \"...So that means?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara’s face lit up. \"Oh! Oh! That means it’s not for us, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza didn’t say anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She simply lowered her head slightly and continued eating, as calm as ever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia clapped her hands together cheerfully. \"See? I knew it. Master wouldn’t torture us again for no reason.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor laughed loudly. \"Haha! Guess we’re safe this time!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar crossed his arms, smirking. \"Yeah. Been there, done that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara leaned forward dramatically and pointed at Garion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, you should really warn people before you say things like that. My heart almost stopped.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion didn’t respond. He only let the smile stay on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Across the room, the mood was very different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira’s brows knitted together slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her posture remained straight, but her eyes sharpened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valtor frowned deeply. \"...So it’s for us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The realization hit him hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced around and noticed the pattern immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No[Unique Physique].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That narrowed it down fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valtor clicked his tongue. \"Damn it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira folded her arms. \"Figures.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The contrast didn’t go unnoticed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia leaned over the table, smiling brightly at them. \"Aww, what’s wrong? You two look so serious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor laughed and jabbed a thumb in their direction. \"Looks like the juniors are up next.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar nodded. \"Yeah. Congratulations.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara clasped her hands together, eyes sparkling with fake sympathy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t worry! The pain probably won’t kill you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valtor shot her a glare. \"That’s not comforting at all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira didn’t react. She simply stared at Garion. \"...What kind of supplement?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion raised an eyebrow slightly. \"Straight to the point.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t answer immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze lingered on Seira and Valtor, then swept past them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whether you’re disciples who just stepped into the Second Realm,\" he continued, \"or those who’ve been here for a while.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stopped walking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All of you already know this,\" Garion said. \"The most important part of the Second Realm...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lifted one finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...is[Unique Physique].\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room went quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly, heads began to nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valtor swallowed. \"Yeah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara crossed her arms. \"That’s the real wall, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded. \"Exactly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned his head slightly. \"Mersha.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mersha straightened instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She adjusted her glasses, smiled brightly, and nodded back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior disciples. Junior disciples,\" she said, her words coming out fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I made something good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The way she said \"good\" made several people uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She reached into her coat and carefully pulled out a reinforced bottle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside was a thick black liquid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It moved slowly, almost like it was breathing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the bottle appeared, a strange smell spread through the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara gagged. \"Why does it smell so bad?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor pinched his nose. \"That’s not normal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar muttered, \"That’s definitely not normal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mersha grinned wider. \"Right? Isn’t it amazing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia leaned forward, eyes narrowed. \"...That’s not one of the old ones.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion shook his head. \"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mersha lifted the bottle proudly. \"I call this[Unique Physique Elixir].\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words hit the room like a strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What?\" someone whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valtor’s eyes widened. \"You’re joking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mersha tilted her head. \"I don’t joke about science.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion continued calmly, \"The moment you drink this...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tapped the bottle lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...you will instantly awaken your[Unique Physique].\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For half a second, no one spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Instantly?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you serious?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Dahlia shot to her feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, wait, wait,\" she said, pointing at the bottle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Instantly? Like no fight? No near-death experience?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara leaned over the table, eyes shining. \"You mean no dramatic screaming on the battlefield?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mersha giggled. \"Oh, there will still be screaming.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That did not help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valtor stared at the bottle, breathing slow and heavy. \"...So that thing just forces it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\" Mersha said happily. \"It skips the trigger and punches the door open.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira’s eyes narrowed. \"...What’s the price?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion’s smile sharpened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t answer right away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he tilted his head and said lightly, \"What’s the fun in that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few people stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why don’t you find out yourself,\" Garion continued, eyes on Seira, \"Seira.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira frowned. Just a little. But everyone noticed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t like vague answers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion then turned his head toward the other side of the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And of course,\" he added, \"you too, Valtor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valtor straightened immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You two,\" Garion said calmly, \"are my direct disciples.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice grew firmer. \"And among the First Realm disciples, you fought the most.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valtor’s throat moved as he swallowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So,\" Garion continued, \"consider this a gift.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The word \"gift\" made several people twitch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valtor glanced at the black bottle again. His palms were damp. \"...A gift, huh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before either of them could respond...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"DON’T TAKE IT.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara slammed her hands on the table and jumped to her feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor stood up too. \"Yeah! Don’t!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar pointed sharply. \"We’ve seen these things!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara waved her arms wildly. \"The effect is insane, okay? It really does transform you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor nodded hard. \"But you already know how this goes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar added bluntly, \"Everything here has a price.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room went quiet again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira and Valtor exchanged a brief glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira’s lips pressed into a thin line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valtor frowned, jaw tight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You should take it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia’s voice cut in, calm but confident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone turned toward her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She leaned back in her chair, arms crossed, a small smile on her face. \"Seriously.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at Seira first. \"You already know how strong a[Unique Physique]is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she glanced at Valtor. \"We’ve all seen the difference.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valtor clenched his fist unconsciously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia continued, \"Yeah, the taste should be really horrible, and the side effects are crazy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She shrugged. \"But they’re not permanent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rika nodded gently. \"That’s true.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rena leaned forward. \"You won’t be crippled for life or anything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara opened her mouth. \"Still...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia raised a hand. \"Clara.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled slightly. \"They’re not kids.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence followed.\u003C\u002Fp>",1038,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.543Z",1,"novelbin.me","a72c41da09e14fe5ecb44a007fd9d3eceec3bd228dac315ec1e776c20253eecd","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-40","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-39",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]