For Yugong, both spells were interesting, but he felt that the spirit sensing spell was more important.
When hunting, finding blood samples is extremely difficult.
Rather than this, the breath of beasts is relatively easy to gain, as it's spread around their whole territory.
He didn't hesitate and said "The spirit sensing spell is better for my circumstances."
"That should be the case." Elder He nodded, then continued "We have inspecting spells… but I recommend you choose a technique instead.
There is a technique called "Crimson Eye", it can transform your eyes to give them the ability of inspecting.
This technique includes all the basic abilities such as checking the cultivation stage, age, inspecting the scene, and so on.
All higher ranked techniques have most basic functions – they are unique in their specialisations.
The Crimson Eye technique is cultivated through the killing intent of the cultivator.
When killing any other living being, a cultivator gains killing intent.
The more one has of this, the stronger the crimson eye technique will be.
At different stages, it has different spells one can use.
For example: the first stage is killing pressure through the eyes – as long as you look at someone with your crimson eyes, you can put immense pressure on them.
This isn't the usual pressure of cultivators that supresses those weaker than you.
The pressure can even set those stronger than you into a daze, as long as their killing intent is weaker than yours."
The Sutra Elder chimed in "If you want to take this technique, I can swap the free spell to another technique."
"Is this possible?" Yugong felt that this was beyond the rules.
"No worries, as long as I decide to do that, there will be no issue!" the Sutra Elder explained.
"I have to thank the elders once more!" Yugong bowed.
Now he really felt that this sect was very fitting for him.
Who said a sword sect only cultivates sword?
Clearly, this is a weapon sect with profound and righteous inheritance!
Then, he stood by, waiting for his younger brother and his friend to come.
It didn't take long until they arrived.
"Brother, you are already finished!" Yiye called out when he saw Yugong.
Then, he quickly became quiet, fearing he would disrespect the elders behind Yugong.
Yugong nodded and said "Come and register your things."
Seeing Yugong's easy going expression, Yiye also calmed down and came to the elders, bowing in greeting.
"Well, what do you wish to cultivate?" the Sutra Elder asked.
"The Sword Spirit Art seems very fitting for me!" Yiye said earnestly.
The Sutra Elder looked at Yugong, as if to ask whether this was right.
'The elders really talked about me… they treat me like I'm this little guy's parent, asking me whether we should follow his decision… it's a bit funny.'
Still, Yugong nodded "Yiye likes characterising the sword in his mind, it will be easier for him to form a spirit and insert it into the sword."
He then gestured Yiye to explain it to them, who understood what he meant and told the two elders about his longing for the sword.
"Among the sect's origin arts, the sword spirit and sword mind might both fit, but since you choose the sword spirit, it can only mean it's more fitting for you.
Your spiritual roots are better for the sword spirit art though, so it's a good choice regardless."
Yiye was happy and bowed to the elders in thanks.
Seeing he didn't say anything more, Yugong knew that this little guy might have forgotten the techniques and spells because he was too engrossed in the cultivation art.
"Elders, please give him the weapon core technique.
In addition, a movement technique for the wind element would also be good – not the Astral Wind technique, but a wind technique that is close to the gold element.
As for spells, they should be: a defensive spell, the spirit sensing spell and the spirit concealing spell."
The former was because the weapon core technique was a must, while the latter was because one either has to have a strong body or be able to escape fast.
Regardless, the technique was meant to reduce one's own shortcomings.
He chose the spells for him because he thought the guy would likely move around a lot, so he had to have good hiding spells and defensive spells.
The spirit sensing spell was not only used for tracking, one could generally sense any kind of spirituality – including that of treasures.
When the sutra elder heard this, he looked at Yiye, who didn't say anything and acted as if his brother would make the best choice for him.
Although as soon to be cultivators, they enjoy a large amount of free will, for now, they are still children who mostly listen to their parents… or elder brothers.
They chatted for a moment, finally choosing the Gengjin Wind Movement Technique, which not only hastened one's speed but also added strength to gold element weapons and spells.
The third disciple that arrived was, surprisingly, Lingyue.
She looked at the two and walked forward, bowing to the elders, then asking Yiye in a quiet voice "What did you pick?"
"I took the sword spirit art, I don't know which one brother took though…"
"Oh! I thought about this too, but I want to choose the Sword Heart art more…"
Yiye acted very natural as he turned to Yugong "Brother, what fits better for sister Lingyue? The sword spirit art or the sword heart art?"
Yugong was stunned for a moment – he didn't know when he suddenly adopted a younger sister!
He opened his mouth speechlessly, not knowing what to say.
Looking over at Lingyue, he saw that she was actually open to receive feedback.
He could only shake his head in his mind but remained calm and said "Since you want to learn sword dance, having a good body is naturally important!
The Sword Heart art not only cultivates the body, it's also about artistic conception, more so than the other two.
So, for you, it will be the most fitting to choose this art."
"Thank you, elder brother Yugong!" Lingyue followed Yiye's example and thanked him.
Then she looked at the elders.
Before she said anything, the sutra elder already replied "It has been recorded… do you also wish to listen to little friend Yugong for recommendations about techniques and spells?"
Yugong looked over, hiding his shock.
It was one thing for his younger brother to ask for advice for a friend, why did the elder act like he had taken another responsibility!
As a typical man who had just entered job life in his past life, he wasn't responsible at all!
He still remembered being scolded for drinking the last cup of coffee and not making new one.
Now, a person who couldn't even do something so simple was asked to take care of not one… but two!
Then, he suddenly remembered 'Wait… is this my chance have a pampered little daughter?!'
He chose to ignore the fact that a swordsman would have their own strong personality, regardless of man or woman.
Anyways, it came to this, he could only console his mind.
"Well, take the weapon core technique, a soul technique to not neglect the soul while strengthening the body…
A long ranged attack spell, the blood sensing spell and breath concealing spell.
If you ever want to go out, just go with Yiye.
You have two different tracking spells, which will fit well.
As for attack, since you are going to learn the sword heart art, you will be closer, while Yiye will be farther away."
Elder He on the side looked at Yugong with an astonished expression.
'This… why does it remind me of my early days where my master tried to match me with female cultivators to make me find a companion?!'
Yugong followed the idea that childhood sweethearts are the best companions in life.
Even if it didn't work out, having just a younger sister would also be fine.