As a dedicated Genshin Impact player, the announcement of Baizhu's rerun banner in the second half of the 4.6 update sent a familiar surge of excitement through me. I remember the first time I saw him, the calm and knowledgeable doctor from Bubu Pharmacy. Now, it's finally my chance to bring him home. But pulling the character is only half the battle; the real challenge begins in the world of Teyvat, gathering every last Violetgrass and Evergloom Ring. I decided to embark on my pre-farming journey early, determined to have him battle-ready the moment his constellation graced my screen. This is the story of that grind, a tale of fungi, forgotten ruins, and sheer determination.
Let me tell you, the road to level 90 is no joke. Just looking at the numbers was daunting. I needed over 8.5 million EXP and 1.67 million Mora! I started breaking it down, making little checklists in my travel journal. It felt less overwhelming that way. The early levels were a breeze, but I knew the real resource sink was waiting at the end. From level 80 to 90 alone, I'd need another 3.4 million EXP. Good thing I'd been hoarding those Hero's Wit books from events! 💰
But EXP and Mora are just the foundation. Baizhu's ascension needs a whole ecosystem of materials. My first target was the Nagadus Emerald gems. I spent days challenging the Jadeplume Terrorshroom in Sumeru's forests. The rhythmic dance of dodging its spores became second nature. Sometimes, for variety, I'd visit the Dendro Hypostasis or take on the monumental Guardian of Apep's Oasis. Each victory, each shimmering green gemstone felt like a step closer to welcoming the doctor.
Then came the Fungal Spores. Oh, the Fungi of Sumeru! I must have single-handedly disrupted the local ecosystem. From the basic Floating Fungi to the more aggressive Whirling versions, I hunted them all. As I progressed, I needed their evolved drops: Luminescent Pollen and the rare Crystalline Cyst Dust. I learned which areas had the densest populations, turning my farming routes into a morbidly efficient patrol.
The Evergloom Ring was a different kind of challenge. It meant facing the Iniquitous Lector, lurking in the northern deserts of Sumeru. That boss fight is no walk in the park! His relentless electro attacks forced me to perfect my dodges and team rotations. Every time I saw that ring drop after the battle, a wave of relief washed over me. I needed twenty of them in total for the final ascension—a true test of patience and skill.
And then, there were the Violetgrass. Sixty of them. Let me paint you a picture: me, clinging to the sheer cliffs of Liyue, scanning every nook and cranny. My primary hunting grounds were:
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The cliffs west of Liyue Harbor 🌊
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The winding paths of the Chasm ⛏️
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The serene but tricky slopes around Qingce Village 🏞️
It was peaceful, in a way. A quiet contrast to the boss battles. Each purple flower I picked was a small, tangible piece of progress. I'd mark them on my map, creating a personal tapestry of violet across Liyue's landscape.
| Ascension Level | Nagadus Emerald | Fungal Materials | Evergloom Ring | Violetgrass | Mora |
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| 20 -> 40 | 1 Sliver + 3 Fragments | 18 Spores | 2 | 13 | 60,000 |
| 40 -> 50 | 6 Fragments | 12 Pollen | 4 | 20 | 60,000 |
| 50 -> 60 | 3 Chunks | 18 Pollen | 8 | 30 | 80,000 |
| 60 -> 70 | 6 Chunks | 12 Cyst Dust | 12 | 45 | 100,000 |
| 70 -> 80 | 6 Gemstones | 24 Cyst Dust | 20 | 60 | 120,000 |
With ascension materials piling up in my inventory, I turned my attention to his talents. To unlock his full potential as a healer and shielder, I needed to crown his skills. This meant another deep dive into specific domains.
The Gold talent books were my weekday commitment. Every Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday, you'd find me at the Taishan Mansion domain in Liyue. The rhythm was meditative: enter the domain, defeat the challenges, claim the books. I needed a mountain of them:
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Teachings of Gold for the early levels
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Guides to Gold to push further
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Philosophies of Gold for the final, crowning upgrades 📚
Of course, my old friends the Fungi weren't off the hook yet. Their spores, pollen, and dust were also required in hefty quantities to level up each talent. My farming routes were now a well-oiled machine.
The final hurdle was the rarest material: the Worldspan Fern. This could only be obtained by challenging the mighty Guardian of Apep's Oasis in the Realm of Beginnings trounce domain. This isn't a fight you can do alone; it requires strategy and a good team. I spent weeks coordinating with friends, optimizing our characters to take down this colossal being. Each weekly reset brought a new attempt, and each successful run where the fern dropped was a cause for celebration. I needed several to maximize Baizhu's Elemental Skill and Burst.
Looking back, the pre-farming process was a journey across Teyvat. It took me from Liyue's cliffs to Sumeru's deepest deserts and forests. It taught me patience, resource management, and the satisfaction of preparation. Now, as the banner approaches, my inventory is stocked and ready. The moment I summon Baizhu, I can immediately ascend him, unlock his talents, and hear his wise, calm voice in my party. All those hours of grinding will have been worth it to have the doctor from Bubu Pharmacy fighting by my side, his healing finally mine to command. The adventure of pulling him is about to begin, but thanks to this journey, his story in my world will start at its strongest possible chapter. 🍃