The mercenaries weren't dissatisfied. Actually, they admired Lu Li even more.
It was pretty much exactly because of this that Lu Li was able to lead Ruling Sword to this stage. If it was up to him, Crippled Black Ant, he certainly couldn't do it. That's why he struggled to even lead a small group of mercenaries. This was a difference in leadership skills.
Other people weren't so insightful. Some naively felt like they made a bigger contribution than they actually did.
"What does he actually mean?" Unforgettable Maple mumbled as he left the respawn point confused. If he wanted to trap him, did he need to pay such a large price?
"You didn't realise what those few people were screaming?" Floral Paralysis reminded him as they walked together.