[{"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-499":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},1633512,2099,"Chapter 499: Wedding Dinner Turns Strategic","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-499",499,"\u003Cp>Garion leaned back slightly as he finished the last bite on his plate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He exhaled once. \"...Done.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him, Rachel set her utensil down, glancing at her plate. \"...I actually finished it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion looked at it, then nodded once. \"Good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel gave him a small look. \"...You gave me too much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smirked faintly. \"You said everything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel shook her head, but there was no complaint in her expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Still.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before either of them could say more...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Garion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sianor’s voice came from the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion turned his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sianor stood a short distance away, hands behind his back. Sorien was there as well, relaxed as usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not far from them, Floren leaned casually against a pillar, and Clark stood upright beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion glanced back at Rachel. \"I’ll be back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel nodded. \"Go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion stood up and walked over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he approached, Floren raised a hand slightly. \"Taking you away during your wedding. How cruel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion stopped in front of them. \"...Make it quick.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sianor didn’t waste time. \"Alright. This is about our next move against the Black Chimera.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded once. \"Yeah, I figured.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at him directly. \"So what are you going to do now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sianor crossed his arms. \"I and the others have decided to take action as soon as possible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion’s eyes narrowed slightly. \"As soon as possible?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tilted his head a little. \"What plan do you have then? Do you even know where their base is?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a brief silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sianor met his gaze and answered calmly. \"No. We don’t have that information yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion stared at him. \"...Then what do you mean by ’as soon as possible’?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Floren stepped in, pushing himself off the pillar he had been leaning on. \"Don’t worry, Garion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He folded his arms loosely. \"My informants have already started gathering it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised a brow slightly. \"You know, right? My girls are the best when it comes to information gathering.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion leaned back a bit, already understanding what he meant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dual cultivation sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That kind of network was effective in ways most factions couldn’t match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Information flowed easily in places where people lowered their guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded once, then looked back at Sianor. \"Then what happens once you get the information on Black Chimera?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sianor didn’t hesitate. \"We strike directly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone stayed calm but firm. \"We can’t allow them to grow any stronger from this point on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion uncrossed his arms, his posture relaxing slightly. \"...I see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gave a small nod. \"Then let me know when that happens.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned his head slightly and pointed back toward the dining area. \"For now, I need to go back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint smirk appeared. \"I’ve got a new wife to pamper.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien let out a quiet laugh from the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Floren smirked but didn’t comment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sianor simply nodded. \"Alright, Garion. I’ll inform you the moment we have the information.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion gave a final nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he turned and walked back toward Rachel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel looked at Garion as he approached. \"You’re back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion pulled his chair and sat down beside her. \"Yeah...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel turned her body slightly toward him. \"What were you talking about with them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion picked up his drink and took a sip before answering in a lower voice. \"It’s about Black Chimera.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel’s expression shifted immediately. \"I see... that demonic faction.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She leaned in a little. \"What about them? Is it going to be a future war?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded once. \"Yeah. It’s a possibility.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel leaned back slightly, crossing her arms. \"Figures.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her brows furrowed a bit. \"So why are they so serious about this? Usually they’re more laid back when dealing with other demonic sects.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion rested his forearms on the table. \"Because Black Chimera is different.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused briefly. \"They have Fourth Realm cultivators.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel froze for a second, then looked straight at him. \"...What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice stayed low, controlled enough that no one nearby turned toward them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She leaned closer, her brows tightening. \"A Fourth Realm cultivator... does that really exist?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded again. \"Yeah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lowered his voice slightly. \"The top Grand Factions have them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he paused. \"...Oh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He scratched the side of his head lightly. \"I forgot to tell you about that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel stared at him. \"...You forgot?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion gave a small shrug. \"It’s actually top secret, so it slipped my mind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel’s expression sharpened. \"Top secret?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She leaned in closer. \"Then why are you telling me now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion scratched his head again. \"...Because you asked?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel closed her eyes for a moment and rubbed her forehead. \"Don’t talk about it here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her tone turned firm. \"That’s top-level information.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tapped the table lightly. \"If that spreads carelessly, it’ll be dangerous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glanced around briefly. \"This is still a public setting. Even if it’s our island.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded. \"Alright. Sorry. I forgot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel held his gaze for a second longer, then leaned back again, exhaling. \"...You really are careless sometimes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smirked faintly. \"Only sometimes?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel gave him a flat look. \"...Don’t push it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion stopped smirking and looked down for a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel scanned the surroundings once more, making sure no one was paying attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she looked back at him. \"We’ll talk about this later. After this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded without hesitation. \"Sure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The event slowly came to an end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The noise that had filled the hall earlier began to settle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plates were left half-empty on the tables, some stacked to the side, others forgotten as people leaned back in their chairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valtor leaned back heavily, one hand on his stomach. \"HAHA... that was worth it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara pushed her plate away, shaking her head. \"I ate too much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the disciples groaned. \"Training tomorrow is going to kill us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion, still seated beside Rachel, glanced around the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of the guests were relaxed now. Some were still talking; others were already preparing to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel wiped her hand lightly, then looked at him. \"...Looks like it’s wrapping up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded. \"Yeah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before they could say more...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Garion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion turned his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sianor was walking toward them again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien followed behind him, hands in his pockets, while Floren and Clark approached from slightly different directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion stood up. \"...You’re leaving?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sianor stopped in front of him and gave a small nod. \"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien stretched his arms slightly. \"Good event.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Floren smiled faintly. \"Enjoyable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clark added, \"Well organized.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded once. \"Thanks for coming.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sianor looked at him directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Congratulations. Once again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion met his gaze. \"...Thanks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien smirked a little. \"Try to get some rest after this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion let out a short breath. \"We’ll see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Floren chuckled. \"Don’t overwork on your wedding night.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel, still seated, gave Floren a flat look. \"...Behave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Floren raised both hands slightly. \"I am.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clark ignored them, looking at Garion. \"We will proceed with preparation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded. \"...Got it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sianor spoke again, tone calm and steady. \"Regarding earlier.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion’s expression shifted slightly. \"...Yeah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sianor continued. \"Please wait for the information.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion held his gaze, then nodded once. \"I will.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien added casually, \"We’ll contact you as soon as something shows up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Floren smiled faintly. \"Don’t act before that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smirked. \"...No promises.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clark gave a short nod. \"Expected.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a brief pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Sianor turned slightly. \"We will take our leave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion stepped back half a step. \"...Safe return.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sianor inclined his head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien lifted a hand. \"See you soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Floren waved lightly. \"Try not to miss us too much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clark simply said, \"Leaving.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One by one, they turned and walked away, their groups following behind them.\u003C\u002Fp>",1259,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.543Z",1,"novelbin.me","7ae7df83486ca8d80244b2b32621227bd6cf9395440da621cbe5e5ef4d150110","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-500","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-185",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]