[{"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-501":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},1633692,2099,"Chapter 501: This Reward Makes No Sense","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-501",501,"\u003Cp>A week had passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion was now sitting at the edge of the bed, stretching his arms once before rolling his shoulders slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him, Rachel leaned slightly against the headboard, watching him in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes traced his movements, and a small, satisfied smirk formed on her lips. \"Garion...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion glanced back at her, relaxed. \"Yeah?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel tilted her head, her expression amused but soft. \"You really did train properly, didn’t you...? To think you can actually keep up with me for a whole week...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pushed herself up a little, her cheeks faintly flushed. \"...and you don’t even look tired at all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smirked, turning his body slightly toward her. \"Of course. I told you, didn’t I? I’ve been training for this moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel crossed her arms, but the smile on her face only grew. \"Clearly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion let out a quiet breath, then turned fully to face her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze softened for a moment before he spoke again. \"Alright... now that I’ve satisfied you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused just slightly, his tone shifting back to his usual calm confidence. \"...it’s time to get back to work.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel’s expression changed immediately. The playful warmth faded into something more focused, more serious. \"...Is that so?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded without hesitation. \"Yeah. The war is coming. We can’t stay like this for too long.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes met hers directly. \"You need to train the disciples. Harder than before.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel swung her legs off the bed and stood up smoothly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her posture straightened, her presence shifting back into that lovely, reliable elder everyone depended on. \"Alright... Garion. I’ll make sure they train even harder.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She adjusted her sleeves, already preparing herself mentally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And Dahlia...\" she added, letting out a small breath. \"I don’t want her picking fights with me again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion chuckled lightly, leaning back slightly with a relaxed look. \"Sounds about right. We’ve been ignoring her for a whole week.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel shook her head once, a faint, knowing smile on her lips. \"Don’t worry. She’s still a child in some ways.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glanced toward the door. \"I’ll deal with her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stepped forward, but just as her hand reached the door, she paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she turned her head slightly, looking back at him. \"And you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes narrowed just a little, teasing returning to her voice. \"Are you going to laze around while I’m working?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion chuckled, shaking his head. \"Of course not, my love.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned forward slightly, resting his arms on his knees. \"Like I told you... I’m going to create the Fourth Realm method.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze sharpened just a bit, but his tone remained calm. \"So just focus on your side. Train them properly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel looked at him quietly for a moment. Then, slowly, her expression softened again. \"...Alright then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A gentle smile spread across her face. \"Make sure you finish it as soon as possible, okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She lifted her hand and sent him a playful kiss through the air. \"And remember... your wife will give you a lot more after the war ends.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion raised his hand and caught the gesture mid-air, his smirk returning, softer this time. \"Of course, my love.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes lingered on her just a second longer than usual. \"I’ll make sure it’s worth the wait.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion stood alone in his room. He crossed his arms and looked upward. \"Atlas...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion clicked his tongue once. \"Don’t make me call you twice...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A short pause passed. Then the familiar voice appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I’m here. What do you want?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smirked faintly, still standing there with his arms crossed. \"Of course... my reward. I completed the mission you gave me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Reward? What reward?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion slowly raised a brow. \"Don’t act like you forgot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned back slightly, his tone calm but clearly unimpressed. \"You’re the one who gave me the mission... to marry Rachel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Oh... right. I forgot.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion stared upward in silence for a second. \"...You forgot?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Give me a moment. Let me check.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion exhaled through his nose, tapping his arm lightly. \"...Unbelievable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few seconds passed. Then Atlas spoke again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Found it. Your reward has already been given.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion’s eyes narrowed. \"Already? What do you mean by that? I don’t remember receiving anything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You didn’t receive it. It was activated.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion frowned. \"...Stop being vague.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He uncrossed his arms and looked up more directly. \"Just tell me what it is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Alright. Your reward is...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion frowned deeper. \"...Don’t drag it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Okay, okay... Your reward is a 100% chance of conception.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion blinked once. \"...What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His brow lifted slightly. \"What kind of reward is that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A second passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then his expression shifted as something clicked. \"...Don’t tell me...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You’re correct. Rachel is already pregnant.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion froze. \"...The hell?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stared forward, processing it slowly. \"...You’re serious?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Yes.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion ran a hand through his hair, still trying to catch up. \"...That’s the reward?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Correct.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood there for a moment, frowning, his thoughts turning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Atlas continued, his tone as flat as ever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[For people at a high level, reproduction becomes increasingly difficult. The stronger you are, the lower the natural probability of conception.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion paused. \"...I didn’t know that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Of course you didn’t. You’ve only been in this world for a little over two years.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion lowered his hand, thinking it through. \"...So this guarantees it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Yes. Which is why many powerful individuals become extremely protective of their offspring.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A brief pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Even if those offspring are stupid and like to cause trouble.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion sighed softly. \"I see... no wonder those sect leaders go crazy when someone touches their children.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Now you understand.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion shook his head slightly, still processing everything. \"...But still... couldn’t you tell me before it activated?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A short pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Oh... sorry about that. I forgot.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion closed his eyes for a moment, then let out a long breath. \"...You... damn it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Oh, come on... this reward is good. Rachel will definitely love it.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion opened his eyes, his expression flat. \"Just shut up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone turned more serious. \"This isn’t the time. A bad war is coming.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Our host here is strong, isn’t he? You’ll definitely be able to win this war.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion stood there quietly for a second, then sighed again, longer this time. \"...Yeah. I know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked forward, his eyes steady now. \"Still... god damn it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1049,"2026-06-06T11:12:30.898Z",1,"novelbin.me","50136512969323444ed4528516a22573e421192952159e6e9e6ecae2941e862d","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-502","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-600",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]