mold on lychee fruit - still safe to eat?

If you see mold, it generally means that there is mold where you can’t see, thanks to the fungus’ hyphae. This depends on how “squishy” the food is and I believe lychee applies. Will it kill you or at least make you sick if you cut it off? Probably not. But be aware that you aren’t removing much. I don’t know if I’ve ever seen “natural” lychee (unpeeled?), so I can’t say if there is an acceptable amount.