Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 1690

Tarquin's words immediately sparked outrage.

"How dare you be so arrogant on our turf? Have you got a death wish?!"

"This is Thyania, a place even your country's Martial King wouldn't dare to tread! If we're pathetic, what does that make you?!"

At the sudden mention of Bernard, a dark glint flashed in Tarquin's eyes. He said coldly, "I don't know what that makes us. All I know is that one of your former champion fighters couldn't even beat a Zhinorian businessman."

"You..." The men were furious.

Tarquin continued, "I hold no rank in the Zhinorian martial arts world, but Punikun's father was once a sensation in Thyania. And yet, he lost to me. That can only mean one thing: you Thyanian martial artists really are quite pathetic."

The crowd was speechless. This was a blatant insult to all Thyanian martial artists. They gritted their teeth and clenched their fists, ready to fight.

Tarquin ignored them, his gaze falling on Punikun's grandfather. "You invited me here. What did you really want to say?"

Punikun's grandfather's face was grim, his brows furrowed as he spoke in a cold voice. "I know you're proud of defeating Punikun's father. But he doesn't represent the Punikun family, let alone the entire Thyanian martial arts community. If you maintain this attitude, I'm afraid you won't be leaving Thyania in one piece."

Lowell's face darkened, and he was about to retort when a look from Tarquin stopped him.

Tarquin looked at Punikun's grandfather, his tone nonchalant. "What kind of attitude do you want me to have?"

"Drop your arrogance and have a proper discussion with us!"

Tarquin scanned the faces of everyone present. "Is this the Punikun family's idea, or the idea of the entire Thyanian martial arts community?"

"The key figures of the Thyanian martial arts community are all here," Punikun's grandfather said. The implication was clear: it was the will of the entire community.

Tarquin let out a cold laugh. "You people have brought true shame upon the name of Thyanian martial artists. The fact that I even came here today was a show of respect. As for your demands, I refuse."

At his words, several men shot to their feet. "You've got some nerve! Are you looking to die?!"

Tarquin remained seated, not a hint of fear on his face. "If you lay a hand on me today, it will be international headlines tomorrow. Martial artists are supposed to be honorable and righteous. For Thyanian martial artists to lure me here just to gang up on me... isn't that pathetic?"