[{"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-318":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},1633396,2099,"Chapter 318: Everyone Smelled Profit Simultaneously","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-318",318,"\u003Cp>Drazhul and Xavira arrived at Malreth’s office not long after the summons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The heavy doors creaked open, and the two stepped inside without any sign of hurry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drazhul walked in first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His armor clinked softly with each step, stained from old battles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His broad shoulders nearly filled the doorway, and his sharp eyes immediately scanned the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why did you call us,\" Drazhul said flatly. \"I was in the middle of training my troops.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xavira followed behind him, moving with slow grace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her long coat brushed the floor, and a faint smile rested on her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes lingered on Malreth, measuring him like a piece of merchandise\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Malreth leaned back in his chair, fingers steepled. \"Straight to the point. I like that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He waved a hand lazily. \"I sent scouts through the Demon Gate. All of them died.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drazhul raised an eyebrow. \"All of them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Every last one,\" Malreth replied. \"No reports. No bodies. Nothing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drazhul let out a low laugh. \"So you finally ran into something that bites back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xavira chuckled softly. \"How unfortunate. You were so confident during the last council meeting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tilted her head. \"If I remember correctly, you said you would handle everything alone. You even claimed a larger share of the profit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Malreth’s smile tightened for a moment, then relaxed. \"Plans change.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drazhul crossed his arms. \"So now you want our help.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" Malreth said openly. \"This other world is not weak. That makes it valuable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xavira’s eyes gleamed. \"Valuable how?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Malreth leaned forward. \"Strong beings make the best merchandise.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xavira smiled wider. \"Slaves that fight back fetch higher prices. And the ones that don’t sell...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She licked her lips lightly. \"They still have their uses.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drazhul snorted. \"Always thinking with your stomach.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xavira shrugged. \"Food is food. Especially when it screams.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Malreth laughed greedily. \"See? This is why I called both of you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drazhul’s grin turned sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Strong enemies also mean good battles. My soldiers have been bored. If that world can kill your scouts, it might be worth invading.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xavira folded her arms. \"But let’s be clear. If we help, you don’t get the biggest share anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Malreth nodded quickly. \"Of course. Of course. I will compensate both of you well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xavira tapped her finger against her chin. \"I want first pick of any captured beings.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drazhul added, \"And I want command over the initial assault force.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Malreth spread his hands. \"Done.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xavira laughed softly. \"Then it seems this Demon Gate just became very profitable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drazhul smirked. \"Or very bloody.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Malreth leaned back again, eyes shining with greed.’Either way, I win.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before any of them could say more, the air in the room shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A quiet step echoed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A man appeared near the wall as if he had always been there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All three froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Malreth’s eyes widened. \"Velmor?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drazhul’s hand moved closer to his weapon. \"What are you doing here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xavira’s smile faded just a little. \"You usually don’t show up unless it matters.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Velmor stood calmly, hands folded behind his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face showed no excitement, no greed, only interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes moved from one demon to the next, taking everything in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I came because it matters,\" Velmor said evenly. \"I brought news.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Malreth frowned. \"Can’t you see we are busy?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Velmor nodded. \"That is why I came now. This news is... very interesting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xavira tilted her head. \"Then say it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Velmor looked at Malreth first. \"There are otherworlders here. From the world connected to the Demon Gate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room went silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drazhul blinked. \"That’s impossible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xavira’s eyes narrowed. \"Only demons can pass through the gate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Malreth leaned forward sharply. \"And even if they could, the demonic mana would corrupt them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Velmor nodded slowly. \"Normally, yes. But they are here. That much is confirmed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drazhul let out a short laugh. \"So they survived the mana.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xavira’s lips curved upward again, this time sharper. \"Strong bodies. Strong minds. Very valuable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Malreth’s greed flared instantly. He slapped the armrest. \"Good. Then we change the plan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned forward, voice low. \"We catch them. Alive if possible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drazhul grinned. \"Interrogate them. Learn how strong that world really is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xavira smiled sweetly. \"And if they break...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She shrugged lightly. \"They still won’t go to waste.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Velmor cleared his throat. \"Ahem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Malreth glanced at him, then waved a hand. \"Yes, yes. You get a share too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Velmor smiled faintly. \"That is all I needed to hear.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion kept walking at an unhurried pace, hands behind his back, eyes calmly scanning the streets of the demon city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sounds of shouting demons, clashing metal, and crude laughter filled the air around them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stalls sold strange meats and bottled liquids that smelt wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Demons pushed past each other without apology.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Violence broke out in corners, then faded just as fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him, the disciples followed in a loose group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia frowned more and more the longer they walked. \"Master... we’ve been here for days already.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dion scratched his head. \"Feels like sightseeing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza stayed quiet, but even she tilted her head slightly, confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden finally spoke up. \"Master, why are we just... walking around? It feels like recreation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion didn’t stop. \"Because we are.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group froze for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia blinked. \"You mean...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion glanced back, a small smile on his face. \"Exactly what you think.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia stared at him. \"You’re waiting for trouble?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion chuckled softly. \"I’m waiting for something interesting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion slowed his steps and looked around the street one last time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For now,\" Garion said calmly, \"just walk. Look. Remember this place.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia frowned. \"Why remember it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion’s smile widened just a little. \"Because this will be the last time you see it like this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disciples exchanged uneasy looks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza’s eyes narrowed slightly. She felt it too. Something faint. Something watching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Garion didn’t acknowledge it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unnoticed by his disciples, his senses were fully open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t wandering aimlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was waiting. Waiting for greedy demons to move. Waiting for hidden eyes to grow bold. Waiting for the inevitable moment when someone would think they could test him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like in the novels from his previous life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone always took the bait.\u003C\u002Fp>",1021,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.542Z",1,"novelbin.me","ef394f933c5e6537ed7bad7f6ea67d0c91037fd37440ccd29a3a1ab35b76412a","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-319","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-317",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]