The dynamites were not lethal, but V8 added something to them, which would cause a chemical reaction in those who breathed in the gases. The mercenaries' throats would tighten and they would choke. Tears and mucus would flow uncontrollably such that they could not open their eyes.
There wasn't anyone around the room that Ye Jian was supposed to enter, but when the explosions occurred, she saw multiple armed mercenaries rushing into the room and finding cover, before aiming their weapons at the exits.
There were four soldiers on top, four more below, and it was uncertain how many soldiers were inside the room… It looks like obtaining the list isn't an easy task, and she had at most half an hour to work with.
