[{"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-63":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},1633291,2099,"Chapter 63: Dahlia Wants Lotion","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-63",63,"\u003Cp>Garion and Dahlia had been walking for several days. The forest seemed endless, and the air never grew lighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia’s face was dark as she pushed a branch out of the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, what the hell is with this path?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion glanced back at her, still walking steadily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are too many demon beasts!\" she snapped, kicking at the rock, sending it skidding across the dirt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Every time we turn, another one jumps out at us. Wolves with horns, a snake with two heads, and even... that thing...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She quickly frowned, thinking back at the strange creatures they had fought a while back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A creature with many eyes and limbs... what was that disgusting thing even supposed to be?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A good warm-up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia’s brow twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Warm-up? You said we just had to be patient, and I believed you. But it’s been days, Master. Not hours... days.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She raised her arms in frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If we keep walking like this, we’ll cross the entire island before we find anything!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion stopped and turned, scratching his jaw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And what’s the problem with that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia stared back at Garion, pointing her finger at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The problem is that... I’m fucking tired. My legs are hurt and my arms are sore from killing things every ten steps.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia rubbed her dry skin, which was no longer as smooth as it had been.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m just a small, beautiful girl, not a beast. You told me this was training, but even training has limits!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garoin chuckled, stretching his shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, so now you’re complaining after surviving all that? Don’t you feel stronger?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She opened her mouth, then shut it, realizing she did feel stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her mana flow was smoother, and her muscles felt denser even though she was really exhausted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, she refused to admit that Garion was right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That doesn’t mean you’re right. Just looked at my skin. It’s not smooth anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion only grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s a simple problem. You can fix it later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia groaned and dropped onto a nearby rock. She pulled out her bottle and took a long drink of water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But still, seriously, Master, what’s your plan? Or are you just walking us in circles?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion stepped closer and crouched in front of her, grinning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look, Dahlia. This place is a test. The arie here crushes us, the mana burns us, and every beast wants us dead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion put his hand on Dahlia’s shoulder, convincing her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But that’s what make it perfect. If we can survive walking through hell, then nothing outside will ever scare us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia frowned, lowering her water bottle and narrowing her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That sounds like something you just made up, Master. I’m not that dumb.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion suddenly flicked her forehead with his finger, surprising her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maybe, but just think about it, back at the tournament, people thought you couldn’t last, but in the end...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smirked, thinking back to the glorious day of Dahlia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You end up crushing them all because you trained here way more than anyone else did. This is the same. No pain, no gain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia frowned, rubbing her forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No pain, no gain... You say that too much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion just laughed as he stood again, stretching his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because it was the truth. Now get up, we’re moving.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia muttered under her breath but psyched herself back up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine. But if another nasty freak jumps out, you’re the one fighting it, not me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Deal. I’ll suplex the one next one we see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia rolled her eyes but followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They continued along the twisted path, pushing through thick brush and stepping over roots that looked like black claws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demonic mana pressed heavier with each step, making even breathing a challenge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia panted, wiping sweat from her brow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, do you even know where we’re going?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion raised his hand, pointing ahead where the arrow still glowed faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Trust me. I know where we’re going. We’re close.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stared at Garion, rolling her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Every time you say ’trust me,’ bad things happen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And every time, we survive those bad things.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a loud rustle came from the bushes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of them stopped, and Dahlia narrowed her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another demon beast crawled out. It looked like a wolf, but on its back sprouted thorn-covered tentacles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It hissed at both of them, eyes glowing red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion cracked his neck and grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guess this one’s mine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia exhaled and stepped aside, arms crossed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good. Show it how the demonic beasts that face us end up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion rushed forward, and as the beast lunged toward him, he caught all of its tentacles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then pulled them all, swung the wolf body overhead, and slammed it to the ground hard enough to shake the trees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wiped his hands, smiling at Dahlia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"See? Easy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She shook her head, but a small smile slipped onto her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re just insane, Master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion only laughed as he continued to walk again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Insane makes us stronger. Now, come on. We should be almost there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia groaned but followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If this path leads us into another fight, I swear I’m kicking you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion only laughed at her words, but before he could answer, a glowing screen popped again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Guidance Update: Target within 100 meters]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion’s eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Finally!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He bolted forward without hesitation, leaving Dahlia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia blinked, startled at her master’s sudden burst.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master! What the hell?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion shouted back, not slowing down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can feel it, Dahlia! It’s close!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it...\" Dahlia cursed under her breath as she ran after him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And exactly one hundred meters later, the arrow vanished, and the two of them stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia’s breath came quick, her eyes darting around the place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What the hell is this place...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before them stood a cluster of old stone ruins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half-buried under vines and moss, the walls were cracked, and a broken pillar leaned at odd angles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strange, faded carvings lined the stones, their meaning already lost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion blinked, stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well... I didn’t expect this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1005,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.542Z",1,"novelbin.me","7bf5c2cbdf333b2af93ef5f9ae0d3313ffa2b483c6a47e53c355f265eb710cf1","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-64","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-62",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]